UET Pathfinder Academy

School Name: UET Pathfinder Academy
Address: Douglas Bader School, Filby Road, Badersfield
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR10 5JW
Telephone Number: 01603 737764
Website: www.pathfinderschools.uk

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Unity Education Trust
Sponsor: Unity Education Trust

Executive Headteacher: Mr Matt Ridley
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 284 (65% boys & 35% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 71.5%

URN: 140753
DfE Number: 926/1111
UKPRN: 10045661
UPRN: 10034811989
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Broadland (E07000144)
Constituency: Broadland and Fakenham (E14001136)
Electoral Ward: Buxton (E05005762)

Easting & Northing: 625612E, 323174N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 45' 34.78" N 1° 20' 32.54" E
Plus Code: 9F43Q85R+VW

DfE Record: View record

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