Gaywood Primary School
School Name: Gaywood Primary School Address: Field Lane Town/City: King's Lynn County: Norfolk Postcode: PE30 4AY Telephone Number: 01553 774147 Website: www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: West Norfolk Academies Trust Sponsor: West Norfolk Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mr Neil Mindham
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 353 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.2%
URN: 144532
DfE Number: 926/2427
UKPRN: 10064005
UPRN: 100091527397
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: North West Norfolk (E14001405)
Electoral Ward: Springwood (E05012347)
Easting & Northing: 564121E, 320978N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 45' 43.59" N 0° 25' 51.63" E
Plus Code: 9F42QC6J+RC
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Peter Cuss - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 June 2027.
- Mr Craig Jansen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Neil Mindham - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Lynda Newell - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
- Ms Lara Wardill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
- Mrs Karen Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mr Nicolas Wills - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2028.