Downham Market Academy
School Name: Downham Market Academy Address: Bexwell Road Town/City: Downham Market County: Norfolk Postcode: PE38 9LL Country: 100091533390 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: Rolf Purvis & Mark Eastwood
Capacity: 1567
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1119 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.1%
URN: 145196
DfE Number: 926/4029
UKPRN: 10065903
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14000952)
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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- Adam Deacon - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
- Rosalyn Flowers - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
- Glen Gates - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
- Clare Gunns - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 September 2024.
- Lynne Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
- Simon Prior - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2024.
- Jeanette Redding - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2024.