Educational Establishments
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Matthew Try |
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| Address | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Hillcrest Bexwell Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9ND |
| Website | www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01366388191 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 540 |
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| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 465 (234 / 231) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 21.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Critchley | Chair of Governors | 28/01/2023 | 15/06/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Katherine Boardman | Governor | 21/10/2020 | 21/10/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Rebecca Craigen | Governor | 27/01/2023 | 26/01/2027 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Rev Paul Critchley | Governor | 22/09/2021 | 21/09/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Pettitt | Governor | 23/09/2022 | 22/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr John Reeve-Hayes | Governor | 14/07/2023 | 13/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Nicola Wardle | Governor | 29/03/2022 | 28/03/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr David Wild | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2026 | Appointed by LA |
Nelson Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Wilson |
|---|---|
| Address | Nelson Academy Nursery Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PF |
| Website | http://nelsonacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01366383824 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 378 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 415 (223 / 192) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 34.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Glen Adrian Gates | Chair of Local Governing Body | 23/08/2023 | 14/12/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Christopher John Challender | Local Governor | 30/09/2022 | 29/09/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Mark Cresswell | Local Governor | 01/04/2021 | 01/04/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Joanne McAndrews | Local Governor | 21/06/2023 | 20/06/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Viqui Wolfenden | Local Governor | 24/05/2023 | 23/05/2027 | Elected by parents |