Hethersett Academy
School Name: Hethersett Academy Address: Queen's Road, Hethersett Town/City: Norwich County: Norfolk Postcode: NR9 3DB Telephone Number: 01603 810924 Website: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: Inspiration Trust Sponsor: Inspiration Trust
Principal: Ms Jane Diver
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1250 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%
URN: 140188
DfE Number: 926/4009
UKPRN: 10043337
UPRN: 2630124416
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Norfolk (E07000149)
Constituency: South Norfolk (E14001489)
Electoral Ward: Hethersett (E05011878)
Easting & Northing: 615682E, 304958N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 0.76" N 1° 11' 0.74" E
Plus Code: 9F43J52M+3C
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Sarah Bosworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
- Mrs Joanne Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
- Mr Richard Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2029.
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- Mr James Skinner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Ms Caroline Spatchett - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
- Mr James Tarry - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
- Mr Mark VandenBergh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
- Mr John Vincent - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2027.