White Woman Lane Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: White Woman Lane Junior School
Address: White Woman Lane, Sprowston
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR6 7JA
Telephone Number: 01603 419203
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Nebula Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Best-White
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 352 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 120914
DfE Number: 926/2267
UKPRN: 10072966
UPRN: 200001063079
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Broadland (E07000144)
Constituency: Norwich North (E14001408)
Electoral Ward: Old Catton and Sprowston West (E05005773)

Easting & Northing: 623934E, 312718N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 39' 59.48" N 1° 18' 37.55" E
Plus Code: 9F43M886+J5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jessica Bannister - Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mrs Ashley Best-White - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • The Reverend David Hagan-Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 May 2027.
  • Rev Joanna Margaret Haywood - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sue Hill - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Mr John Hindley - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mrs Doreen Kelf - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Leggett - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mr Peter Leggett - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2027.
  • Revd Sally McCubbin - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • The Reverend Margaret McPhee - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Ndiaye - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Pellatt - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mr Peter Spears - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Ms Jill Steward - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Stockings - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mr Martin White - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2030.