Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Harleston (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
At Alburgh and Denton Academy, we are committed to nurturing every child's potential by offering a comprehensive and inspiring educational experience. Our school focuses on personal growth, development, cultural awareness, and a strong connection to nature.
By providing unique opportunities that foster resilience, creativity, and a sense of adventure, we ensure each child is prepared for a fulfilling future. Core Opportunities Every Child Experiences at Our School:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Cooking
- Cross Country
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 148994
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (5 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cochrane | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Beth Barrett Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Stewart | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sophie Hicks | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Leigh Goodhew | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Christopher Hutton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Revd Christopher Hutton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Adam Lascelles Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ben Witchell Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record