Downham Market Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Downham Market Academy
Address: Bexwell Road
Town/City: Downham Market
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE38 9LL
Country: 100091533390
 Telephone Number: 01366 389100
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Nelson Academy (1.0km)
  3. Wimbotsham and Stow Academy (1.7km)
  4. Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.7km)
  5. Downham Preparatory School and Montessori Nursery (2.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • 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.