Magdalen Academy
School Name: Magdalen Academy Address: Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy Town/City: King's Lynn County: Norfolk Postcode: PE34 3BU Telephone Number: 01553 810326 Website: https://www.magdalenacademy.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Unity Education Trust Sponsor: Unity Education Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Arrowsmith
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 43 (67% boys & 33% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.3%
URN: 145532
DfE Number: 926/2235
UKPRN: 10066978
UPRN: 100091531153
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall (E05012350)
Easting & Northing: 559462E, 310894N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 40' 22.54" N 0° 21' 25.69" E
Plus Code: 9F42M9F4+5V
DfE Record: View record
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- Highgate Infant School
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- Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
- King's Oak Academy
- Greyfriars Academy
- UET Compass Academy
- Ms Louise Arrowsmith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Toni Clarkstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
- Mr Daniel Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
- Mrs Amy Greenwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
- Mr Glyn Hambling - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mr Andrew Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Robyn Press - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
- Mrs Sarah Rudd - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
- Mrs Joanne Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Rachel Willison - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 November 2029.