Academies in Norfolk

Details of academy conversions and new free schools

On this page you'll find details of all the Norfolk schools which have converted into academies or have opened as free schools. We have ordered them by date of conversion or opening.

Below we have listed the prospective academies and free schools planned for the current year and beyond with their relevant details. Schools appear on this list once the Academy Order has been issued by the Secretary of State.

For all other academy conversions and new academy openings dating back to 2008, download the spreadsheet (Excel doc, 28 KB).

Prospective academies

Pulham CE Primary School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 May 2025
Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust

Overstrand the Pelfrey CE VA Primary School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 May 2025
Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust

Worstead Church of England Primary School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 May 2025
Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust

Attleborough Primary School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 March 2025
Sponsor:Sapientia Education Trust

Rosecroft Primary School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 March 2025
Sponsor:Sapientia Education Trust

Kinsale Infant School

Type:Converter
Proposed date:1 March 2025
Sponsor:The Wensum Trust

Dersingham VA Primary and Nursery School

Type:Converter
Proposed date: ON HOLD
Sponsor: Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT)

New Free School, Silfield

Type:Free School
Proposed date:tbc
Sponsor:Unity Schools Partnership

4th SEND school

Type:SEND School
Proposed date:tbc
Sponsor: tbc

5th SEND School

Type:SEND School
Proposed date:tbc
Sponsor: tbc