Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sir John Leman High School

Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
Part of: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sir John Leman High School
Beccles, NR34 9PG
1,439 Pupils
1,476 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.70% FSM %
711 Boys
728 Girls
About Sir John Leman High School

Sir John Leman High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Beccles, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,439 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,476. Current headteacher: Sarah Hartshorn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Lowestoft
Ward Beccles & Worlingham
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034793
URN 137055
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Leeanne Bell Chair of Local Governing Body 02/09/2021 01/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Stringer Chair of Local Governing Body 14/06/2019 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Josh Allen Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Chown Local Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Adele Coleman Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Justin Coote Local Governor 04/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Cox Local Governor 04/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kim Grose Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Sarah Hartshorn Local Governor 12/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ash Lever Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sally Turner Local Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Witt Local Governor 01/09/2024 30/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Benet's Catholic Primary School
0.42 km • Beccles
Other
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
0.62 km • Beccles
Other
Ravensmere Infant School
0.64 km • Beccles
Other
Beccles High School
1.04 km • Beccles
Other
Beccles Primary Academy
1.47 km • Beccles
Other
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.45 km • Beccles
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir John Leman High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Beccles, Suffolk.
Sir John Leman High School has 1,439 pupils, with a capacity of 1,476.
Sir John Leman High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sir John Leman High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir John Leman High School is Ms Sarah Hartshorn.
Sir John Leman High School is at Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Sir John Leman High School: Has a sixth form.
Sir John Leman High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Hartshorn
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
01502713223
www.sirjohnleman.co.uk
Location
NR34 9PG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137055
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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