Smithdon High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Smithdon High School
Address: Downs Road
Town/City: Hunstanton
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE36 5HY
Telephone Number: 01485 534541
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: West Norfolk Academies Trust
Sponsor: West Norfolk Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Robinson
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 579 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.3%

Location and administration

URN: 143520
DfE Number: 926/4026
UKPRN: 10061943
UPRN: 100091531946
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: North West Norfolk (E14001405)
Electoral Ward: Hunstanton (E05012338)

Easting & Northing: 567910E, 340572N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 56' 12.89" N 0° 29' 49.88" E
Plus Code: 9F42WFPW+QV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hunstanton Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Glebe House School (0.8km)
  3. Heacham Infant and Nursery School (3.4km)
  4. Heacham Junior School (3.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Stuart Bagnall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Nicki Gay - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Mr Andy Gee - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Andy Gee - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Amanda Gibbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Dr Julia Ince - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Ms Louise Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Mr R Lodge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Rob Lodge - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Neil Mindham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Deborah Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Mrs C Pike - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Richard Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Hayley Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Mykola Voytiv - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 January 2028.