King Edward VII Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: King Edward VII Academy
Address: Gaywood Road
Town/City: King's Lynn
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE30 2QB
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01553 773606
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Inspiration Trust
Sponsor: Inspiration Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Darren Hollingsworth
Capacity: 1371
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1172 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148826
DfE Number: 926/4033
UKPRN: 10089403
UPRN: 100091526632
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: North West Norfolk (E14001405)
Electoral Ward: Gaywood Chase (E05012334)

Easting & Northing: 562974E, 320417N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 45' 26.7" N 0° 24' 49.49" E
Plus Code: 9F42QC47+XF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The College of West Anglia (0.2km)
  2. Highgate Infant School (0.4km)
  3. King's Lynn Academy (0.6km)
  4. Eastgate Academy (0.7km)
  5. King's Lynn Nursery School (1.0km)
  6. Howard Junior School (1.0km)
  7. King's Oak Academy (1.0km)
  8. Greyfriars Academy (1.1km)
  9. St Martha's Catholic Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Gaywood Primary School (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Robert Alflatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2029.
  • Mrs Lesley Bambridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Harry Buscall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Handley-Kirk - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Ms Elisabeth Macfarlane - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Tara Parry - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Ms Nicola Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Dean Rosembert - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Oliver Whitby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr James Wild - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.