Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy
Address: The Street, Lenwade
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR9 5SD
Telephone Number: 01603 872354
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Newman
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20%

Location and administration

URN: 142588
DfE Number: 926/3407
UKPRN: 10055397
UPRN: 200004283602
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Broadland (E07000144)
Constituency: Broadland and Fakenham (E14001136)
Electoral Ward: Great Witchingham (E05005767)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 609894E, 318233N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 43' 17.9" N 1° 6' 23.95" E
Plus Code: 9F43P4C4+MM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mary Blathwayt - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Boldero - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Brett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Amanda Cameron Heffer - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mr Alan Fairchild - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Flavell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 February 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria Hurst - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Becky (Rebecca) Newman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Liz Plater - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mrs Ginnie Stevens - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Jennifer Watson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Rev Andrew Whitehead - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2027.