Magdalen Gates Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Magdalen Gates Primary School
Address: Bull Close Road
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR3 1NG
Telephone Number: 01603 622675
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Dhinasha Balachandre
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25%

Location and administration

URN: 120932
DfE Number: 926/2295
UKPRN: 10077664
UPRN: 100091561035
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich North (E14001408)
Electoral Ward: Mancroft (E05012906)

Easting & Northing: 623249E, 309690N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 22.66" N 1° 17' 53.78" E
Plus Code: 9F43J7QX+V8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. George White Junior School (0.5km)
  2. Angel Road Junior School (0.5km)
  3. Angel Road Infant School (0.6km)
  4. Mousehold Infant & Nursery School (0.7km)
  5. Jane Austen College (0.8km)
  6. Sewell Park Academy (0.9km)
  7. Norwich School (0.9km)
  8. Norwich University of the Arts (0.9km)
  9. St. Clements Hill Primary Academy (1.1km)
  10. Charles Darwin Primary School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jessica Bannister - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Mrs Judith Corbett - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Miss Georgia Dale - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Mrs Kathryn Davenport - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mrs Kathryn Davenport - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
  • Mr Rupert Ephithite - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Mr Paul Guille - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2028.
  • Mrs Paul Guille - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2028.
  • Mr Stuart Hillman - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mr Orla Kennelly - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Jane Merrett - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.