Downham Market Academy
School Name: Downham Market Academy Address: Bexwell Road Town/City: Downham Market County: Norfolk Postcode: PE38 9LL Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01366 389100 Website: https://dma.tela.org.uk/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Eastern Learning Alliance Sponsor: Eastern Learning Alliance
Headteacher: Dr Natalie Paine
Capacity: 1567
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1329 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%
URN: 145196
DfE Number: 926/4029
UKPRN: 10065903
UPRN: 100091533390
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: East Downham (E05012329)
Easting & Northing: 561854E, 303412N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 18.06" N 0° 23' 19.74" E
Plus Code: 9F42J94Q+2G
DfE Record: View record
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- Amanda Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
- Clare Gunns - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
- Richard Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
- Mr David Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
- Kate Lilley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
- Natalie Paine - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Rolf Purvis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
- Zoe Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
- Samual Yare - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2026.