Magdalen Gates Primary School
Community primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
' Working together to give every child the best ' is at the heart of everything that we do at Magdalen Gates Primary School. We believe that positive relationships are essential for learning and growth : So we all work together to keep children safe and to help them learn.
We believe in equality of opportunity : So we celebrate diversity and work to make inclusion a reality for all . Everyone belong's and everyone can flourish at Magdalen Gates. We believe in giving children the best start in life : So we focus on learning, keeping children safe and provide opportunities to develop cultural capital every day.
Monday 26th May Friday 30th May 2025 Half Term Holidays Wednesday 4th June Year 3 @ Heritage Centre and Library Friday 13th June EYFS Bus Trip and Waterloo Park Friday 13th June 2025 A Day of Welcome Wednesday 25th June Year 3 @ Norwich Castle
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Destination Reader
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 120932
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Norwich North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Guille | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart Hillman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Judith Corbett | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Paul Guille | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Orla Kennelly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Georgia Dale | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kathryn Davenport | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jessica Bannister Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Jane Merrett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Rupert Ephithite Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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