Wroughton Junior Academy — Primary School in Great Yarmouth

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Wroughton Junior Academy

Great Yarmouth, NR31 8BD

283 Pupils

360 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

55.50% FSM %

144 Boys

139 Girls

About Wroughton Junior Academy

Wroughton Junior Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 283 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Jessica Balls.

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	Great Yarmouth
Parliamentary Constituency	Great Yarmouth
Ward	Claydon
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-12-2016
UKPRN	10061944
URN	143522
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Reverend Albert Cadmore	Chair of Local Governing Body	09/09/2025	08/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Simon Fox	Chair of Local Governing Body	09/09/2022	09/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Jessica Balls	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reverend Albert Cadmore	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Clarke	Local Governor	10/10/2024	09/10/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Joanne Hooper	Local Governor	28/11/2024	27/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr George Merritt	Local Governor	10/12/2024	09/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Jan Price	Local Governor	29/09/2022	30/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Smith	Local Governor	24/09/2025	23/09/2028	Elected by school staff