Question 1

What schools serve Downham Market?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 schools in Downham Market, Norfolk — including Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School, Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nelson Academy, Southery Academy, Hilgay Riverside Academy and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Downham Market?

Accepted Answer

Downham Market has 5 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Downham Market?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Downham Market, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Downham Market schools are set by Norfolk and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Norfolk admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Downham Market?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Downham Market are set by Norfolk as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Downham Market

Primary Schools in Downham Market (5)

Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Nelson Academy

Southery Academy

Hilgay Riverside Academy

Secondary Schools in Downham Market (1)

Downham Market Academy