The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
Address: Wilderness Lane
Town/City: Harleston
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP20 9DD
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01379 852561
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Diocese Of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Rob Connelly
Capacity: 973
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 824 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.1%

Location and administration

URN: 149197
DfE Number: 926/4034
UKPRN: 10091162
UPRN: 2630137361
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: South Norfolk (E07000149)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Harleston (E05012852)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 624297E, 282928N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 23' 56.43" N 1° 17' 44.49" E
Plus Code: 9F4397XW+J7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Heather Brand - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mr Rob Connelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Andrew Curtis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Christopher Hutton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Peter Jarvis - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Peter Jarvis - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Zoe Moyse - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mark Raines - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Robert Sherington - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Ellen Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
  • Fiona Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Fiona Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2030.