Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ
OPENPRIMARYAGES 5-11MIXEDOFSTED · GOOD
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TypeAcademy converter
HeadteacherMrs Claire Ratley
PhasePrimary
Local authoritySuffolk
Pupils on roll188
RegionEast of England
Capacity210
ConstituencyBury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
WardThe Fornhams & Great Barton
Religious characterChurch of England
Opened01-01-2016
GenderMixed
PostcodeIP31 2RJ
URN142547
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2023-11-14
G
Overall effectiveness
G
Quality of education
O
Behaviour & attitudes
O
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
O
Early years
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/01/2016. Incorporated at Companies House as 09896672 → ltds.uk ↗
Member of The Tilian Partnership - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2026.
Member of THE TILIAN PARTNERSHIP - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2026. Incorporated at Companies House as 10259334 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 24 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel DolbyChair of Local Governing Body | 15 Jan 2023 | 16 Jan 2027 | 4y | ENDS SOON |
| Mr Daniel DolbyChair of Local Governing Body | 23 Mar 2024 | 25 Jan 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Daniel DolbyChair of Local Governing Body | 1 Sep 2025 | 27 Aug 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Emma BuckmasterLocal Governor | 1 May 2025 | 27 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Emma BuckmasterLocal Governor | 7 Feb 2025 | 23 Jul 2025 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mr Daniel DolbyLocal Governor | 26 Jan 2023 | 25 Jan 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mr Daniel DolbyLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2027 | 4y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Maggie DunnLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2029 | 2y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Margaret DunnLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2023 | 27 Aug 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Father Ben EdwardsLocal Governor | 15 Nov 2021 | 5y | ||
| Father Benjamin EdwardsLocal Governor | 1 Oct 2021 | 27 Aug 2026 | 5y | LAPSED |
| Mr Mark EthertonLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 27 Aug 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mr Mark EthertonLocal Governor | 26 Jan 2023 | 25 Jan 2026 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mr Mark EthertonLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2027 | 4y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Jane GreenLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2023 | 31 Aug 2027 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Jane GreenLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2016 | 27 Aug 2026 | 10y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Susie HarringtonLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2030 | 10m | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Susie HarringtonLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 27 Aug 2026 | 1y | LAPSED |
| Mr Jon HerdLocal Governor | 1 Jun 2024 | 27 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
| Mr Jonathan HerdLocal Governor | 3 May 2024 | 2 May 2028 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Claire RatleyLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2016 | 27 Aug 2026 | 10y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Claire RatleyLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2017 | 9y | ||
| Mrs Jo ThompsonLocal Governor | 3 May 2024 | 2 May 2028 | 3y | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Jo ThompsonLocal Governor | 1 Jun 2024 | 27 Aug 2026 | 2y | LAPSED |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 124697 | Predecessor | 01-01-2016 |