Open Other Primary Mixed

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Duckett Close, Norwich, NR1 2LR
Part of: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Norwich, NR1 2LR
220 Pupils
262 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
107 Boys
113 Girls
About Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is a mixed-gender Academies located in Norwich, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 220 pupils on roll. School capacity: 262. Current headteacher: Joanna Ward.

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 Norwich
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich South
Ward Lakenham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-07-2014
UKPRN 10046283
URN 140990
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Justin Lansdell Chair of Local Governing Body 24/04/2023 23/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Baker Local Governor 22/03/2025 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jessica Briscoe Local Governor 04/11/2023 03/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julie Foster Local Governor 06/09/2022 05/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Griggs-Smith Local Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Harris Local Governor 23/07/2025 29/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jane Sage Local Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Ward Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery has 220 pupils, with a capacity of 262.
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is Miss Joanna Ward.
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is at Duckett Close, Norwich, NR1 2LR, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Miss Joanna Ward
Duckett Close, Norwich, NR1 2LR
01603621927
www.edithcavellacademy.co.uk/
Location
NR1 2LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140990
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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