Great Massingham & Harpley CE Schools Federation - proposed change of category of Great Massingham and Harpley CE VC Primary Schools

Overview

During the past months, Governors and the Senior Leadership at Great Massingham & Harpley CE Schools Federation have been looking at how best to secure a strong and positive future for Great Massingham CE VC Primary School and Harpley CE VC Primary School, within the ever changing national and local contexts.  They are proposing to change the category of both schools from what is known as ‘Voluntary Controlled’ to ‘Voluntary Aided' from 1 September 2026. This will have a number of impacts which are detailed in the consultation document below.

Great Massingham and Harpley CE VC Primary Schools already have strong links with the local church.  A change to Voluntary Aided category is a natural way of strengthening those links within the local church community. 

 

Why your views matter

We would like to hear your views on our proposal.

Give Us Your Views

Online Survey

Closes 17 Apr 2026

Opened 23 Feb 2026

Contact

01485-520362

office@greatmassingham.norfolk.sch.uk

Events

  • Consultation Event

    From 6 Mar 2026 at 15:30 to 6 Mar 2026 at 16:30
    Great Massingham CE VC Primary School
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  • Consultation Event

    From 20 Mar 2026 at 18:00 to 20 Mar 2026 at 18:30
    Harpley CE VC Primary School
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Areas

  • Great Massingham
  • Harpley
  • King's Lynn

Audiences

  • Children
  • Councillors MPs MEPs
  • District councils
  • Parents and carers and guardians
  • Schools
  • Staff
  • Town and Parish Councils

Interests

  • Children and young people
  • Education and early years