The Open Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Open Academy
Address: Salhouse Road
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR7 9DL
Country: 100091575651
Telephone Number: 01603 481640
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008
Trust: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Jon Ford
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 588 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.7%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 135650
DfE Number: 926/6905
UKPRN: 10024180
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich North (E14000863)
Electoral Ward: Crome (E05012903)

Easting & Northing: 625082E, 310392N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 42.62" N 1° 19' 32.85" E
Plus Code: 9F43J8WG+38

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Anthony Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 March 2024.
  • Mrs Caroline Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mr Mark Hurren - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr Callum Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2025.
  • Mr Nick Plater - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Astra Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Jacob Stone - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 March 2026.