Educational Establishments

Birchwood Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Melanie Davies
Address Birchwood Primary School
Valiant Road
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP5 3SP
Website www.birchwoodprimary.co.uk/
Telephone 01473610701
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 208 (107 / 101)
Percentage Free School Meals 5.30%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Peter Finch Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Wilesmith Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Gorseland Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Darron Jackson
Address Gorseland Primary School
Deben Avenue
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
Suffolk
IP5 3QR
Website https://www.gorseland.net
Telephone 01473623790
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 502
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 441 (233 / 208)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.50%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Martin Ashworth Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gregg Brown Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Annika Burges Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Nektarios Georgalas Governor 12/07/2018 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert William Hastings Governor 03/07/2019 02/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Jennifer Marley Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Nathan Pittam Governor 14/09/2023 13/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samir Rihani Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Nick Shirley Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Martlesham Primary Academy

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Headteacher Miss Emma Churchman
Address Martlesham Primary Academy
Black Tiles Lane
Martlesham
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4SS
Website www.martleshamacademy.org
Telephone 01473624409
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 140
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 125 (62 / 63)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Stuart McCallum Chair of Local Governing Body 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Chilvers Local Governor 27/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Ruth Davies Local Governor 11/07/2018 10/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Melanie Dodwell Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jenna Gifford Local Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2027 Elected by school staff