Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Address: St Margaret's Road
Town/City: Lowestoft
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: NR32 4HN
Telephone Number: 01502 563528
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Reach2 Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach2 Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Iain Owens
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 311 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.3%

Location and administration

URN: 142016
DfE Number: 935/2065
UKPRN: 10049651
UPRN: 100091606755
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Lowestoft (E14001344)
Electoral Ward: Harbour & Normanston (E05012745)

Easting & Northing: 654399E, 294186N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 12.67" N 1° 44' 44.78" E
Plus Code: 9F43FPPW+P8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Alexander Allington - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 May 2029.
  • Miss Jane Costello - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Dr Catharine Earl - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 June 2026.
  • Mrs Carly Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 May 2030.
  • Mrs Jade Howgate - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Headteacher Iain Owens - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr David Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr James Reeder - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mr James Reeder - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Rev Simon Stokes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2026.
  • Reverend Simon Stokes - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2027.