Bawdeswell Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bawdeswell Community Primary School
Address: Foxley Road, Bawdeswell
Town/City: Dereham
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR20 4RR
Telephone Number: 01362 688282
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Synergy Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Synergy Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jennie Sage
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 85 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.4%

Location and administration

URN: 143949
DfE Number: 926/2150
UKPRN: 10062500
UPRN: 10011963844
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: Mid Norfolk (E14001365)
Electoral Ward: Upper Wensum (E05010262)

Easting & Northing: 604167E, 320804N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 44' 48.87" N 1° 1' 24.89" E
Plus Code: 9F43P2WF+QC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Tracey Colman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2025.
  • Dylan Concannon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Jane Ewing - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2029.
  • Michelle Gant - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Jason Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2029.
  • Kate Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Antonia Noyes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Ogle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rachael Payne - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Jennie Sage - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 22 April 2029.
  • Mr David Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Sian Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Jerome Thomspson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 September 2025.
  • Mr Jordan Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2029.