Wymondham High Academy plans expansion for 300 extra pupils
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 16:31 · Archive
Wymondham High Academy in Norfolk is consulting on expanding to take 300 extra pupils, raising its total from 1,610 to 1,900.
Consultation has started on an expansion of Wymondham High Academy in Norfolk which would see the school take in almost 300 extra pupils. The Enrich Learning Trust, which runs the school on Folly Road, is asking parents and the wider community about the plans. The expansion has been requested by Norfolk County Council, which is responsible for ensuring there are enough education places for the county's schoolchildren.
The new two-storey block was unanimously approved by county council members in November. The £14.4m extension, funded by the council, will include a three-court sports hall, four general classrooms, two food technology rooms, a music room, and rooms for graphics, IT and computer science. The school's Year 7 entry forms would increase from nine to ten, with the additional capacity phased in from September 2028.
Wymondham has experienced significant growth and is earmarked for 2,513 new homes by 2038. Head teacher Chris Smith said: 'Wymondham is growing and Norfolk County Council has asked us to provide more school places for local families.' He invited parents and nearby residents to participate in the consultation.
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- School could take in almost 300 extra pupils under expansion plansConsultation has started on an expansion which could see Wymondham High Academy take in nearly 300 extra pupils.Norwich Evening News · 18 Oct, 16:00
- School could take in almost 300 extra pupils under expansion plansConsultation has started on an expansion which could see Wymondham High Academy take in nearly 300 extra pupils.Eastern Daily Press · 18 Oct, 16:00
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