What are the best primary schools in Thetford?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Thetford include The Pinetree School, The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold, and Compass Community School Eld Park. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are primary schools in Thetford ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How do primary schools in Thetford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Thetford, 51% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average class size in Thetford primary schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Thetford is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do I choose a primary school in Thetford?

When choosing a primary school in Thetford, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 23 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Best Primary Schools in Thetford

23 primary schools found

Key Facts

In Thetford, 23 primary schools, accounting for 57.5% of the total, provide education to 3,875 pupils across the area.
Ofsted inspections in Thetford show 78.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 15 Good, 4 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 19 inspected.
Thetford's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.69, with 28.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 25.8% having English as an additional language.
At KS2, 48.9% of pupils in Thetford's primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 16.5% and spending per pupil of £8,164.

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The Pinetree School

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP24 3LH

Primary · Ages 11–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils39

P/T Ratio5.6

The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP26 5NB

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected60%

Absence8.5%

Pupils107

P/T Ratio22.2

Compass Community School Eld Park

Thetford, IP24 1EF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils10

P/T Ratio–

Sheridan House School

Thetford, IP26 5LQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils66

P/T Ratio–

The Damara School

Thetford, IP24 2EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils27

P/T Ratio–

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

Thetford, IP24 1PB

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence5.5%

Pupils109

P/T Ratio24.5

Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP25 7LF

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected85%

Absence4.6%

Pupils220

P/T Ratio18.0

Queensway Infant Academy

Thetford, IP24 3DR

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence8.6%

Pupils111

P/T Ratio13.8

Queensway Junior Academy

Thetford, IP24 3DP

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected24%

Absence7.1%

Pupils151

P/T Ratio16.8

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP25 6SW

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected65%

Absence3.9%

Pupils231

P/T Ratio23.9

Raleigh Infant Academy

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP24 2JT

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence6.2%

Pupils131

P/T Ratio38.2

Parker's Church of England Primary Academy

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP25 7HP

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected39%

Absence5.3%

Pupils93

P/T Ratio9.4

Redcastle Family School

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP24 3PU

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected71%

Absence4.8%

Pupils269

P/T Ratio18.1

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP25 6AU

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence6.7%

Pupils273

P/T Ratio21.3

Drake Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP24 1JW

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected53%

Absence4.9%

Pupils411

P/T Ratio16.9

Thompson Primary School

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Thetford, IP24 1PY

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected38%

Absence4.3%

Pupils83

P/T Ratio23.6

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP25 7AP

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected60%

Absence5.1%

Pupils109

P/T Ratio21.6

Admirals Academy

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP24 2JT

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected54%

Absence5.5%

Pupils227

P/T Ratio20.3

Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Ofsted

Good

Thetford, IP26 4DB

State · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected58%

Absence5.3%

Pupils156

P/T Ratio22.9

Norwich Road Academy

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Thetford, IP24 2HT

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected59%

Absence5.9%

Pupils309

P/T Ratio25.3

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Thetford, IP24 1EB

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected14%

Absence8.8%

Pupils359

P/T Ratio18.9

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Thetford, IP26 4PP

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence7.6%

Pupils85

P/T Ratio16.3

Watton Junior School

Thetford, IP25 6AL

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected17%

Absence6.1%

Pupils299

P/T Ratio24.2

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 primary schools in Thetford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Thetford	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	79%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	49%	61%
AttendancePersistent Absence	17%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.7:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,164	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Primary Schools in Thetford

Key Facts

The Pinetree School

The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

Compass Community School Eld Park

Sheridan House School

The Damara School

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Queensway Infant Academy

Queensway Junior Academy

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

Raleigh Infant Academy

Parker's Church of England Primary Academy

Redcastle Family School

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Drake Primary School

Thompson Primary School

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Admirals Academy

Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Norwich Road Academy

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Watton Junior School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the average class size in Thetford primary schools?

How do I choose a primary school in Thetford?

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