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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hesketh | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2020 | 01/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Stephen Cloke | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Andrew Dallas | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Melanie Davies | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Keith Ferguson | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Peter Finch | Governor | 06/07/2023 | 05/07/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Paul Firman MBE | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Sarah Gale | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Barry Hall | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lucy Johns | Governor | 08/12/2020 | 07/12/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Chris Perry | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Mike Phelan | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 01/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Robin Till | Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| 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 |
| Mrs Jade Alam | Governor | 09/12/2021 | 08/12/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| 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 Steven Farrow | Governor | 29/03/2017 | 28/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| 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 |
| Mr Daniel Webb | Governor | 09/12/2021 | 08/12/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Martlesham Primary Academy
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| Headteacher | Miss Emma Churchman |
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| 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 |