Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School
School Name: Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Address: Polka Road Town/City: Wells-next-the-Sea County: Norfolk Postcode: NR23 1JG Telephone Number: 01328 710320 Website: https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/wells-next-the-sea
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: The Wensum Trust Sponsor: The Wensum Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Stroulger
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.9%
URN: 144975
DfE Number: 926/2177
UKPRN: 10065108
UPRN: 100091555971
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Norfolk (E07000147)
Constituency: North Norfolk (E14001396)
Electoral Ward: Wells with Holkham (E05011864)
Easting & Northing: 592066E, 343163N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 57' 7.51" N 0° 51' 27.74" E
Plus Code: 9F42XV25+R3
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Martin Billing - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
- Mrs Kelly Cawston - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
- Miss Jennifer Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 October 2026.
- Mr Samuel Dack - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
- Mr Samuel Dack - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
- Mrs Susan Penlington - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2028.
- Mr Stephen Ring - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
- Mrs Glynis Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
- Mrs Rachel Stroulger - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Helen Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2028.