Greyfriars Academy — Primary School in Kings Lynn

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Greyfriars Academy

Kings Lynn, PE30 5PY

204 Pupils

304 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

39.70% FSM %

99 Boys

105 Girls

About Greyfriars Academy

Located in Kings Lynn (PE30 5PY), Greyfriars Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Norfolk.

It has 204 pupils on roll. School capacity: 304. Current headteacher: Aidan McGovern.

Data for Greyfriars Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Norfolk
Ward	St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from 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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-03-2018
UKPRN	10066972
URN	145535
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Aidan McGovern	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	01/09/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sarah Cook	Local Governor	20/06/2023	01/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Priscilla Crane	Local Governor	01/07/2021	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Glyn Hambling	Local Governor	21/07/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Carl Harris	Local Governor	20/06/2023	19/06/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Jefferson	Local Governor	02/10/2024	02/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Andy Mason	Local Governor	01/07/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Janet Moyle	Local Governor	02/08/2023	01/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Matt Ridley	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Rout	Local Governor	01/03/2023	01/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Rout	Local Governor	01/07/2021	30/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Thompson	Local Governor	01/07/2021	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)