Wroughton Infant Academy
School Name: Wroughton Infant Academy Address: Beccles Road, Gorleston Town/City: Great Yarmouth County: Norfolk Postcode: NR31 8AH Telephone Number: 01493 806780 Website: https://www.wroughtonacademies.org.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-7) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Creative Education Trust Sponsor: Creative Education Trust
Executive Headteacher: Ms Jessica Balls
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.7%
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
URN: 143461
DfE Number: 926/2338
UKPRN: 10061949
UPRN: 100091566334
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Great Yarmouth (E07000145)
Constituency: Great Yarmouth (E14001256)
Electoral Ward: Claydon (E05005789)
Easting & Northing: 651937E, 305024N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 6.8" N 1° 43' 4.1" E
Plus Code: 9F43HPP9+34
DfE Record: View record
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- Headteacher Jessica Balls - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Rev Albert Cadmore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Peter Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
- Ms Joanne Hooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
- Mr George Merritt - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2027.
- Ms Laura Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2028.