Hempnall Primary School
Community primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
Location
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Welcome to Hempnall Primary School. We hope that the information provided Here you will find will help you to gain an understanding of how the school is organised and of our core values. Hempnall Primary School is a happy and vibrant school where we aim to provide an excellent education for all pupils living in our community.
We have a friendly, committed and caring staff, all of whom endeavour to provide the finest educational experiences and a wide range of exciting opportunities for every child at our school. We work closely with the community in Hempnall and are lucky to be supported by our Friends Committee and Hempnall Educational Trust. This is an exciting time for Hempnall Primary School.
The school is part of the Sunflower Federation with Brooke VC Primary School, which enables us to share knowledge and understanding and to work together as two schools with one Executive Headteacher. I joined Hempnall Primary School as Head of School in 2022 and have become Executive Headteacher in June 2024.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 120815
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Laura Cowan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Houlder | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hannah Hunt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lucy Oldman | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheila Glenn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheila Anderson | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mr Charles McKie | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Holly Greenwood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Oakley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Gray | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alison Toombs Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Richard Garton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Cooper Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Robert Hodges Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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