Lyng Church of England Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lyng Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Wensum Road, Lyng
Town/City: Norwich
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR9 5RJ
Telephone Number: 01603 872828
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shannon O'Sullivan
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 87 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.8%

Location and administration

URN: 149415
DfE Number: 926/3145
UKPRN: 10091385
UPRN: 100091576997
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: Mid Norfolk (E14001365)
Electoral Ward: Upper Wensum (E05010262)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 606690E, 317736N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 43' 6.28" N 1° 3' 32.3" E
Plus Code: 9F43P395+9H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Amanda Darroch - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 September 2027.
  • Kim Findlay - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Shannon O'Sullivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Revd Laura Purnell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Tinson - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Rev Richard Turk - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Jayne Vertigan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Nick Wade - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2027.