Gaywood Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gaywood Primary School
Address: Field Lane
Town/City: King's Lynn
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE30 4AY
Telephone Number: 01553 774147
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.