Open Other Secondary Mixed

Downham Market Academy

Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL
Part of: CAMBRIDGESHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Downham Market Academy
Downham Market, PE38 9LL
1,333 Pupils
1,567 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
25.80% FSM %
650 Boys
683 Girls
About Downham Market Academy

Downham Market Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,333 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,567. Current headteacher: Natalie Paine.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency South West Norfolk
Ward East Downham
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10065903
URN 145196
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Rolf Purvis Chair of Local Governing Body 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amanda Dawson Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rosalyn Flowers Local Governor 13/07/2022 28/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clare Gunns Local Governor 17/09/2020 16/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Richard Hill Local Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr David Hutton Local Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Kate Lilley Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Elected by parents
Natalie Paine Local Governor 01/11/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Zoe Taylor Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Elected by parents
Samual Yare Local Governor 06/09/2023 10/03/2026 Elected by school staff
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
0.28 km • Downham Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downham Market Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Downham Market, Norfolk.
Downham Market Academy has 1,333 pupils, with a capacity of 1,567.
Downham Market Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Downham Market Academy is Dr Natalie Paine.
Downham Market Academy is at Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Downham Market Academy: Has a sixth form.
Downham Market Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Natalie Paine
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL
01366389100
dma.tela.org.uk/
Location
PE38 9LL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145196
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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