Open Other Secondary Church of England Mixed

The Open Academy

Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL
Part of: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Open Academy
Norwich, NR7 9DL
560 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
39.40% FSM %
285 Boys
275 Girls
About The Open Academy

The Open Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 560 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Daniel Bagshaw.

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 Norwich
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich North
Ward Crome
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10024180
URN 135650
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Bruce Gordon Chair of Local Governing Body 06/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Plater Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2018 05/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Duncan Anderson Brown Local Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dan Bagshaw Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Edwards Local Governor 09/03/2024 21/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Jon Ford Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Hutton Local Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael Judd Local Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Napthen Local Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Callum Perry Local Governor 06/05/2021 05/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Callum Perry Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jacob Stone Local Governor 22/03/2022 10/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Open Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
The Open Academy has 560 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
The Open Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Open Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Open Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at The Open Academy is Mr Daniel Bagshaw.
The Open Academy is at Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Open Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Open Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Daniel Bagshaw
Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL
01603481640
www.open-academy.org.uk/
Location
NR7 9DL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135650
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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