City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Address: Eaton Road
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR4 6PP
Telephone Number: 01603 274000
Website: http://www.cns-school.org/

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
Sponsor: Ormiston Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jo Philpott
Capacity: 1755
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1685 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%

Location and administration

URN: 141269
DfE Number: 926/4065
UKPRN: 10047138
UPRN: 10009439974
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Eaton (E05012904)

Easting & Northing: 621825E, 306657N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 46.76" N 1° 16' 30.82" E
Plus Code: 9F43J77G+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

Nearby schools

Harford Manor School, Norwich (0.6km)
Norwich High School for Girls GDST (0.7km)
Tuckswood Academy (0.8km)
Visiting Teacher Service Central (0.8km)
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School (0.9km)
Eaton Primary School (0.9km)
Hewett Academy (0.9km)
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education (1.0km)
The Wherry School (1.1km)
Colman Infant School (1.1km)

Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Predecessor school†

City of Norwich School

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.

Governors

Robin Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
Nikki Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
Miss Michelle Blazey - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
Simon Bloomfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
Michael Bunting - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
Ruth Double - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
Tom Etheridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
Tim Graham-Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
Dr Paul Hann - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
Rachel Paley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
Ms Jo Philpott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
Mrs Jackie Shaw - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
Mrs Sharon Tejadajiminez - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
Matt Wells - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
Phil Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
Mr Edward Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.