Middleton Catchment Consultation

Overview

In light of the recent proposal by Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) to amalgamate Middleton CofE Primary Academy with Gayton CofE Primary Academy, it is necessary to update local school catchment areas to reflect that the Middleton site will no longer be used, transferring education to the Gayton site

It is therefore proposed to split the catchment area of Middleton CofE Primary Academy across 3 primary schools following amalgamation.

If agreed, these changes would come into effect from September 2026.

It is proposed that the Middleton CofE Primary Academy catchment area will not be allocated in its entirety to the remaining amalgamating school (Gayton CofE Primary Academy). The area will instead be shared across three nearby schools to support fairness, sustainability of pupil numbers, and access to local schools for children and families. The primary schools involved are: • Middleton CofE Primary Academy, School Road, Middleton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1SA, Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) • Gayton CofE Primary Academy, 82 Springvale, Gayton, Norfolk, PE32 1QZ, Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) • Ashwicken CE Primary School, East Winch Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LY, Norfolk County Council • West Winch Primary School, Back Lane, West Winch, King’s Lynn, PE33 0LA, Norfolk County Council.

Full details of the proposal are given in the Consultation Document below.

Why your views matter

We want to hear your views on our proposal.