Smithdon High School — Secondary School in Hunstanton

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Smithdon High School

Hunstanton, PE36 5HY

564 Pupils

750 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

23.90% FSM %

260 Boys

304 Girls

About Smithdon High School

Smithdon High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 564 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Amanda Gibbins.

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	Hunstanton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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	WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-01-2017
UKPRN	10061943
URN	143520
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andy Gee	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Lodge	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nicki Gay	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2022	—	N/A
Mr Stuart Bagnall	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Gee	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Gibbins	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Julia Ince	Local Governor	01/01/2024	01/01/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Louise Jackson	Local Governor	23/05/2019	22/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr R Lodge	Local Governor	01/09/2018	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Mindham	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deborah Perry	Local Governor	25/02/2025	24/02/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs C Pike	Local Governor	01/09/2018	01/09/2026	Elected by school staff