St Michael's VA Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Michael's VA Junior School
Address: Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR5 9LA
Telephone Number: 01603 745812
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Sarah Claflin
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.5%

Location and administration

URN: 121146
DfE Number: 926/3405
UKPRN: 10080627
UPRN: 100091574037
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Bowthorpe (E05012901)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 617587E, 309642N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 29.38" N 1° 12' 52.93" E
Plus Code: 9F43J6R7+HV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Chapel Break Infant School (0.2km)
  2. Costessey Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School (1.0km)
  4. Ormiston Victory Academy (1.0km)
  5. Banks House School (1.4km)
  6. Valley Primary Academy (1.8km)
  7. Future Education (1.9km)
  8. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey (2.0km)
  9. The Bawburgh School (2.1km)
  10. Norwich Primary Academy (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Janet Acaster - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mr David Blake - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Mr Graham Colman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Brian Earley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Mr Brian Earley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 May 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Foskett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Drew Hales - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Charlie Ladyman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Becky Reeve - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Colin Rymill - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sue Sands - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 January 2029.