Hilgay Riverside Academy
School Name: Hilgay Riverside Academy Address: Church Road, Hilgay Town/City: Downham Market County: Norfolk Postcode: PE38 0JL Telephone Number: 01366 387685 Website: https://hil.graceschools.org.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.