The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Address: Brandon Road
Town/City: Swaffham
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE37 7DZ
Telephone Number: 01760 721480
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Academy Transformation Trust
Sponsor: Academy Transformation Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Head: Mr Mark Woodhouse
Capacity: 840
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 710 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.9%

Location and administration

URN: 138918
DfE Number: 926/4000
UKPRN: 10039368
UPRN: 100091532740
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Swaffham (E05010256)

Easting & Northing: 582034E, 307993N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 23.18" N 0° 41' 20.4" E
Plus Code: 9F42JMQQ+WJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Simon Conner - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Gemma Germy - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mandy Lakey - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Jacob Morton - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Sarah Oakley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Sallyanne Palmer - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 July 2026.
  • Hannah Saul - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Smith - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Jonathan Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Luke Taylor - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2028.