Upwell Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Upwell Academy
Address: School Road, Upwell
Town/City: Wisbech
County: Cambridgeshire
Postcode: PE14 9EW
Telephone Number: 01945 773220
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Harris
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 180 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%

Location and administration

URN: 144017
DfE Number: 926/2154
UKPRN: 10062894
UPRN: 100091515975
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Upwell & Delph (E05012351)

Easting & Northing: 549702E, 301948N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 43.25" N 0° 12' 31.88" E
Plus Code: 9F42H6W5+4G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beaupre Community Primary School (2.3km)
  2. Friday Bridge Community Primary School (4.2km)
  3. The Old School House (4.2km)
  4. Shelldene House School (4.3km)
  5. Emneth Academy (4.8km)
  6. Cambian Home Tree School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Valerie Cook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mr Paul Alexander Hartley - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2030.
  • Ms Deborah Anne Louise Hinks - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Imran Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Benjamin John Tea - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Lorraine Susan Thorrold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.