The Wherry School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Wherry School
Address: 280 Hall Road
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR1 2GB
Telephone Number: 01603 629440
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Wherry School Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rachel Quick
Capacity: 100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 134 (70% boys & 30% girls)
Enrollment: 134% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 144769
DfE Number: 926/7002
UKPRN: 10064848
UPRN: 10090185546
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Norwich (E07000148)
Constituency: Norwich South (E14001409)
Electoral Ward: Lakenham (E05012905)

Easting & Northing: 622884E, 306645N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 44.82" N 1° 17' 27" E
Plus Code: 9F43J76R+X8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hewett Academy (0.3km)
  2. Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (0.4km)
  3. Harford Manor School, Norwich (0.5km)
  4. Visiting Teacher Service Central (0.5km)
  5. Tuckswood Academy (0.6km)
  6. Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education (0.8km)
  7. Lakenham Primary School (0.8km)
  8. Norwich Steiner School (0.8km)
  9. Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School (0.9km)
  10. City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Louise Josephine Brown - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr KYLE Maclean Burrows - Trustee. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Miss Rachel Quick Butwright - Trustee. Appointed on 20 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Ms Marina Carr - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mr Brian Conway - Trustee. Appointed on 20 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sara Louise Johnston - Trustee. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
  • Mrs Amrita Kulkarni - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Mangkusasono - Trustee. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2029.
  • Mr Barry Payne - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 20 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Mr Barry Payne - Member. Appointed on 20 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mrs Sarah Jane Porter - Member. Appointed on 5 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Rachel Quick - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2017.
  • Mr Michael Rosen - Member. Appointed on 27 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr Michael Rosen - Trustee. Appointed on 27 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Mr Michael Rosen - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Stringer - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 16 March 2021.
  • Mrs Susan Patricia Tindal - Member. Appointed on 18 June 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).