Hilgay Riverside Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hilgay Riverside Academy
Address: Church Road, Hilgay
Town/City: Downham Market
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE38 0JL
Telephone Number: 01366 387685
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Grace Schools
Sponsor: Grace Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Turner
Capacity: 98
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.7%

Location and administration

URN: 142526
DfE Number: 926/3107
UKPRN: 10054983
UPRN: 10000024135
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Denver (E05012326)
Diocese: CE14(Diocese of Ely)

Easting & Northing: 562127E, 298299N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 32.44" N 0° 23' 25.23" E
Plus Code: 9F42H95R+J4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school* Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Miss Kirsty Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Barrett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Dean Davison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Sharon Devine - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 April 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 April 2026.
  • Mr Richard Dolding - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Nicola Hood - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Kate Lund - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Julie Mayer - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 October 2025. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Nigel Moat - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Kirsty Susan Nightingale - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Marion Osler - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Charmaine Rankin - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.