Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: West Road, Watton, West Road
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP25 6AU
Telephone Number: 01953 882669
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Clarion Corvus Trust
Sponsor: Clarion Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Liam Ambrose
Capacity: 324
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 261 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.2%

Location and administration

URN: 143956
DfE Number: 926/2151
UKPRN: 10062506
UPRN: 100091498444
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: Mid Norfolk (E14001365)
Electoral Ward: Watton (E05010263)

Easting & Northing: 591232E, 300479N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 34' 8.92" N 0° 49' 13.52" E
Plus Code: 9F42HR9C+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Watton Junior School (0.3km)
  2. Wayland Academy (0.4km)
  3. Parker's Church of England Primary Academy (2.1km)
  4. Thompson Primary School (4.1km)
  5. St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery (4.1km)
  6. Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.6km)
  7. Caston Church of England Primary Academy (4.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Liam Ambrose - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Stephen Beeson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mrs Miriam Elston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Ms Sasha Furze - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jan Hatchell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Howe - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Mather - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Victoria Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2029.