Brisley Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Dereham

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Brisley Church of England Primary Academy

Dereham, NR20 5LH

66 Pupils

105 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

15.20% FSM %

36 Boys

30 Girls

About Brisley Church of England Primary Academy

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Dereham, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 66 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Belinda Allen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Breckland
Parliamentary Constituency	Mid Norfolk
Ward	Upper Wensum
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-12-2018
UKPRN	10081939
URN	146558
Data Last Updated	05-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Bruce Gordon	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Belinda Allen	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/01/2000	01/01/2030	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Buddell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emily Dear	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	20/12/2024	19/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ben Parr	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	08/02/2023	07/02/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Pearson	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	02/07/2024	01/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

4.33 km • Dereham

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Dereham, Norfolk.

How many pupils does Brisley Church of England Primary Academy have?

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy has 66 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Brisley Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Brisley Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Belinda Allen.

Where is Brisley Church of England Primary Academy located?

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Brisley, Dereham, NR20 5LH, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.

Does Brisley Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brisley Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brisley Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Belinda Allen

School Road, Brisley, Dereham, NR20 5LH

01362668350

www.hopefederation.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 146558

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026