Open Other Secondary Mixed

King Edward VII Academy

Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB
Part of: INSPIRATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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King Edward VII Academy
King's Lynn, PE30 2QB
1,181 Pupils
1,371 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
28.40% FSM %
586 Boys
595 Girls
About King Edward VII Academy

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

It has 1,181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,371. Current headteacher: Darren Hollingsworth.

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 North West Norfolk
Ward Gaywood Chase
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor INSPIRATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10089403
URN 148826
Data Last Updated 11-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Harry Buscall Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Alflatt Local Governor 08/11/2021 07/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Bambridge Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Handley-Kirk Local Governor 17/03/2022 16/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elisabeth Macfarlane Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tara Parry Local Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Elected by parents
Ms Nicola Richardson Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dean Rosembert Local Governor 02/11/2022 01/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver Whitby Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr James Wild Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The College of West Anglia
0.21 km • King's Lynn
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0.39 km • King's Lynn
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King's Lynn Academy
0.55 km • King's Lynn
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Eastgate Academy
0.67 km • King's Lynn
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King's Lynn Nursery School
1.01 km • King's Lynn
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Howard Junior School
1.02 km • King's Lynn
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Frequently Asked Questions
King Edward VII Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in King's Lynn, Norfolk.
King Edward VII Academy has 1,181 pupils, with a capacity of 1,371.
King Edward VII Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at King Edward VII Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at King Edward VII Academy is Mr Darren Hollingsworth.
King Edward VII Academy is at Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at King Edward VII Academy: Has a sixth form.
King Edward VII Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Darren Hollingsworth
Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2QB
01553773606
www.kesacademy.org.uk
Location
PE30 2QB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148826
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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