The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) — All-through School in Harleston

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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

Harleston, IP20 9DD

837 Pupils

973 Capacity

3–16 Age Range

19.80% FSM %

429 Boys

408 Girls

About The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is an Academies for pupils aged 3–16 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 837 pupils on roll. School capacity: 973. Current headteacher: Rob Connelly.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Waveney Valley
Ward	Harleston
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10091162
URN	149197
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Christopher Hutton	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sally Batley	Local Governor	04/01/2025	03/01/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Heather Brand	Local Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Connelly	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Andrew Curtis	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Peter Jarvis	Local Governor	14/10/2022	13/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Zoe Moyse	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mark Raines	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Sherington	Local Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ellen Watson	Local Governor	12/10/2022	11/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fiona Wilson	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Mendham Primary School

2.87 km • Harleston

Other

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy

4.97 km • Harleston

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Harleston, Norfolk.

How many pupils does The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) have?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) has 837 pupils, with a capacity of 973.

What is the age range at The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.

Is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) a faith school?

Yes, The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?

The Headteacher at The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is Rob Connelly.

Where is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) located?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is at Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.

Does The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School): Does not have a sixth form.

Is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) currently open?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Rob Connelly

Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD

01379852561

www.sancroft.stbenets.org

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149197

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026