Reffley Academy — Primary School in King's Lynn

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Reffley Academy

King's Lynn, PE30 3SF

328 Pupils

433 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

17.60% FSM %

144 Boys

184 Girls

About Reffley Academy

Reffley Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 328 pupils on roll. School capacity: 433. Current headteacher: Helen Fendley.

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	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Norfolk
Ward	Gaywood North Bank
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	AD MELIORA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-08-2017
UKPRN	10064665
URN	144884
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard Curtis	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/12/2019	10/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Penny Folkard	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Ms Lisa Cook	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michael Douglass	Local Governor	10/09/2025	09/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Helen Fendley	Local Governor	30/01/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kathryn Fox-Courtman	Local Governor	13/10/2022	12/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Tom Gray	Local Governor	23/01/2023	22/01/2027	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Marianne Light	Local Governor	07/06/2024	06/06/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mr Stephen McGahren	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hayley Standon	Local Governor	04/02/2026	03/02/2030	Elected by school staff