Open State Primary Mixed

Witnesham Primary School

High Road, Ipswich, IP6 9EX
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Witnesham Primary School
Ipswich, IP6 9EX
88 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.20% FSM %
49 Boys
39 Girls
About Witnesham Primary School

Witnesham Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 88 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Hannah Evans.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Carlford & Fynn Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069203
URN 124618
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Chambers Chair of Governors 03/08/2023 03/08/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Jeff Carhart Governor 03/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kate Engels Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew Leather Governor 05/11/2021 09/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Susan Leggett Governor 21/02/2022 20/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Mortimer-Smith Governor 18/11/2025 18/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Nick O'Connor Governor 20/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Shinkins-Hatt Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kelsie Sykes Governor 15/03/2024 14/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Henley Primary School
2.41 km • Ipswich
Other
Otley Primary School
3.69 km • Ipswich
Other
Grundisburgh Primary School
4.23 km • Woodbridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Witnesham Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Witnesham Primary School has 88 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Witnesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Witnesham Primary School is Mrs Hannah Evans.
Witnesham Primary School is at High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Witnesham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Witnesham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Hannah Evans
High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9EX
01473785252
www.owfed.co.uk
Location
IP6 9EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124618
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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