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) [27KB].
Prospective academies
North Elmham CE VA Primary School
- Type:Sponsored DAO
- Proposed date: 1 May 2024
- Sponsor:DNEAT
Stibbard All Saints CE VA Primary School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 May 2024
- Sponsor:DNEAT
Colman Infant School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 April 2024
- Sponsor:Unity Schools Partnership
Colman Junior School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 April 2024
- Sponsor:Unity Schools Partnership
Hickling C of E VC Infant School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 April 2024
- Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT
Sutton C of E VC Infant School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 April 2024
- Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT
Catfield C of E VC Primary School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: 1 April 2024
- Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT
St Mary's (Endowed) VA CE Primary School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date:TBC
- Sponsor:Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT
Happisburgh CE VA Primary and Early Years School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date:TBC
- Sponsor: Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT
Dersingham VA Primary and Nursery School
- Type:Converter
- Proposed date: ON HOLD
- Sponsor: Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT)
New Free School, Cringleford
- Type:Free School
- Proposed date:1 September 2024
- Sponsor: Inspiration Trust
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