St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Nicholas Road
Town/City: Great Yarmouth
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR30 1NL
Telephone Number: 01493 843552
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Maria Grimmer
Capacity: 466
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 418 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.4%

Location and administration

URN: 121093
DfE Number: 926/3136
UKPRN: 10079243
UPRN: 10012180736
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Great Yarmouth (E07000145)
Constituency: Great Yarmouth (E14001256)
Electoral Ward: Central and Northgate (E05005788)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 652453E, 307973N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 41.18" N 1° 43' 39.55" E
Plus Code: 9F43JP6H+H3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Novaturient School (0.6km)
  2. Visiting Teacher Service East at Education Services Centre (0.6km)
  3. Northgate Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Cobholm Primary Academy (0.9km)
  5. St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth (1.0km)
  6. Great Yarmouth Charter Academy (1.1km)
  7. Southtown Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy (1.5km)
  9. Bure Park Specialist Academy (1.5km)
  10. Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Cheryl Allibone - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Ms Marie Barber - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Donna Bird - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Mrs Beverlee Bolton-Debbage - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mrs Maria Grimmer - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Arthur Hollis - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2020 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 September 2028.
  • Mrs Allyson Lawrence - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Miller - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Mr Hugh Sturzaker - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Dr Harry Taylor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Mrs Maxine Ward - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr Mike Ward - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • The Revd Simon Ward - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr James Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.