Open Other Secondary Mixed

North Walsham High School

Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ
Part of: ENRICH LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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North Walsham High School
North Walsham, NR28 9HZ
619 Pupils
950 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
30.50% FSM %
313 Boys
306 Girls
About North Walsham High School

North Walsham High School is a Secondary Academies serving North Walsham and the surrounding area in Norfolk with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 619 pupils on roll. School capacity: 950. Current headteacher: Samantha Franklin.

Information on North Walsham High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District North Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency North Norfolk
Ward North Walsham Market Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-10-2019
UKPRN 10084501
URN 147505
Data Last Updated 17-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Russell Solly Chair of Local Governing Body 23/02/2019 23/02/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Linda Adams Local Governor 16/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Daniel Carter Local Governor 16/01/2024 16/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Samantha Franklin Local Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2035 Appointed by GB/board
Julia Howard Local Governor 08/01/2020 07/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lucy Shires Local Governor 16/01/2024 05/03/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Sarah Smith Local Governor 16/01/2024 16/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Joe Whitton Local Governor 04/05/2022 04/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
North Walsham Infant School
0.48 km • North Walsham
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North Walsham Junior School
0.49 km • North Walsham
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Visiting Teacher Service North
0.71 km • North Walsham
Other
Millfield Primary School
1.13 km • North Walsham
Other
Worstead Church of England Primary School
3.8 km • North Walsham
Other
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
4.33 km • Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Walsham High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in North Walsham, Norfolk.
North Walsham High School has 619 pupils, with a capacity of 950.
North Walsham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at North Walsham High School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at North Walsham High School is Miss Samantha Franklin.
North Walsham High School is at Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at North Walsham High School: Does not have a sixth form.
North Walsham High School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Miss Samantha Franklin
Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ
01692402581
nwhs.uk
Location
NR28 9HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147505
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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