The Wensum Trust
The Wensum Trust is an academy trust running 12 schools (9 primary and 3 secondary) in Norfolk.
Of its 4 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 75% are rated Good or Outstanding (3 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 1 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.1 in 2023/24, with a Progress 8 score of -0.35 (zero is the national average).
Across its primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 07982312, incorporated in 2012.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Wensum Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acle Academy | Secondary | Norwich | Good (2022) | A8 46.9 |
| Alderman Peel High School | Secondary | Wells-next-the-Sea | Good (2022) | A8 45.4 |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Norwich | - | - |
| Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School | Primary | King's Lynn | Good (2024) | KS2 72% |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | Norwich | - | KS2 85% |
| Garrick Green Infant School | Primary | Norwich | - | - |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | Norwich | - | - |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | Norwich | Requires improvement (2023) | A8 40.3 |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | Norwich | - | - |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | Norwich | - | KS2 74% |
| Lodge Lane Infant School | Primary | Norwich | - | - |
| Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Wells-Next-the-Sea | Report card: 0/7 strong, 1 need attention | KS2 59% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.