Charles Darwin Primary School
School Name: Charles Darwin Primary School Address: 81 Rose Lane Town/City: Norwich County: Norfolk Postcode: NR1 1DJ Telephone Number: 01603 733166 Website: www.charlesdarwinprimary.org
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Inspiration Trust Sponsor: Inspiration Trust
Principal: Ms Maxine Sebire
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 465 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.5%
URN: 142871
DfE Number: 926/2126
UKPRN: 10056958
UPRN: 10034848345
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Thorpe Hamlet (E05012910)
Easting & Northing: 623682E, 308502N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 37' 43.64" N 1° 18' 13.88" E
Plus Code: 9F43J8H3+GG
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Andrew Hayter - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mr Thomas Hoare - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
- Miss Louise Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
- Miss Sara Martinez - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
- Dr Emily Peirson-Webber - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
- Ms Nicola Salt - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
- Ms Danielle Sargeant - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.