Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Yarmouth Charter Academy
Address: Salisbury Road
Town/City: Great Yarmouth
Postcode: NR30 4LS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01493 842061
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Inspiration Trust
Sponsor: Inspiration Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr James Gosden
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 882 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 55.6%

Location and administration

URN: 142883
DfE Number: 926/4025
UKPRN: 10056992
UPRN: 100091322961
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Great Yarmouth (E07000145)
Constituency: Great Yarmouth (E14001256)
Electoral Ward: Yarmouth North (E05005800)

Easting & Northing: 652948E, 308934N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 37' 11.38" N 1° 44' 8.46" E
Plus Code: 9F43JP9P+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lucy Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
  • Ms Stacei-Jade Baxter - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Ms Kristy Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Miss Michelle Cunliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mr Richard Dolding - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Flindall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Arthur Hollis - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2030.
  • Mr Ben Milner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Ms Kerrie Nichols - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Ms Sheila Oxtoby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mr Jack Presland - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2026.
  • Councillor Carl Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mr John Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.