Open Free School Primary Mixed

The Free School Norwich

Kings House, Norwich, NR1 3NX
Part of: THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH (Single-academy trust)
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The Free School Norwich
Norwich, NR1 3NX
185 Pupils
196 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
20.00% FSM %
93 Boys
92 Girls
About The Free School Norwich

The Free School Norwich is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 196. Current headteacher: Darren Webster.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Norwich
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich South
Ward Mancroft
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH
Opened 05-09-2011
UKPRN 10034735
URN 136821
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Darren Webster Accounting Officer 03/11/2020 — N/A
Julia Virgoe Chair of Trustees 02/10/2024 02/10/2025 Appointed by academy members
Julia Virgoe Chair of Trustees 20/10/2025 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Bacon Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2017 — N/A
Mr Roger Margand Member 24/11/2010 — Original (signatory) members
Ms Markella Papageorgiou Member 02/05/2013 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Andy Skeggs Member 24/04/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Miss Kerrie Gallagher Trustee 31/03/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Joel Trustee 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew McCloud Trustee 17/07/2024 12/11/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Jaime Rix Trustee 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christos Sofopoulos Trustee 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
0.21 km • Norwich
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery
0.5 km • Norwich
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
0.55 km • Norwich
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Norwich University of the Arts
0.74 km • Norwich
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Charles Darwin Primary School
0.78 km • Norwich
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Norwich Steiner School
0.82 km • Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Free School Norwich is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Norwich, Norfolk.
The Free School Norwich has 185 pupils, with a capacity of 196.
The Free School Norwich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Principal at The Free School Norwich is Mr Darren Webster.
The Free School Norwich is at Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Free School Norwich: Does not have a sixth form.
The Free School Norwich is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Darren Webster
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX
01603761044
www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/
Location
NR1 3NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136821
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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