Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
School Name: Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Address: Duckett Close Town/City: Norwich County: Norfolk Postcode: NR1 2LR Telephone Number: 01603 621927 Website: www.edithcavellacademy.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: Broad Horizons Education Trust Sponsor: Broad Horizons Education Trust
Executive Headteacher: Miss Joanna Ward
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.9%
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
URN: 140990
DfE Number: 926/2063
UKPRN: 10046283
UPRN: 100091541734
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Lakenham (E05012905)
Easting & Northing: 623173E, 306338N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 34.47" N 1° 17' 41.6" E
Plus Code: 9F43J75V+RX
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Christopher Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
- Ms Jessica Briscoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2027.
- Ms Julie Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2026.
- Ms Sarah Griggs-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
- Mr Roger Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 May 2026.
- Mr Justin Lansdell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2027.
- Ms Jane Sage - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
- Mrs Joanna Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2030.