Lynn Grove Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lynn Grove Academy
Address: Lynn Grove, Gorleston
Town/City: Great Yarmouth
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR31 8AP
Telephone Number: 01493 661406
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Creative Education Trust
Sponsor: Creative Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Amy Brookes
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1113 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.7%

Location and administration

URN: 137541
DfE Number: 926/5407
UKPRN: 10035507
UPRN: 100091566146
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Great Yarmouth (E07000145)
Constituency: Great Yarmouth (E14001256)
Electoral Ward: Bradwell North (E05005784)

Easting & Northing: 651362E, 304880N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 3.11" N 1° 42' 33.22" E
Plus Code: 9F43HPM5+MM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Amy Brookes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rachel Bunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Rachel Bunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Abbie-Dawn Gill - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
  • Mr James Kerry - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mr Simon Minter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Revd Matthew Price - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Councillor Carl Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Miss Joanne Thurtle - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.