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2025 Best Primary Schools in Thetford Area

Thetford primary schools achieve strong results, with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 90%. 18% reach the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, and Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School are among the highest-performing options serving families across the town and surrounding villages. With 22 schools in the area, families benefit from a mix of town centre and village school settings, though 71% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighborhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Thetford
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Thetford65%
vs
England62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Thetford18%
vs
England8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Thetford70%
vs
England82%
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Thetford71%
vs
England90%
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Thetford
65%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Thetford
18%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Thetford
70%vsEngland
82%
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Thetford
71%vsEngland
90%
Map
State · Primary
#18THETFORD
#14,898England

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EB
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
383 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School31 offers / 46 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#17THETFORD
#14,494England

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Hythe Road, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4PP
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
87 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School12 offers / 25 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#16THETFORD
#14,179England

Watton Junior School

Brandon Road, Thetford, IP25 6AL
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
284 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#15THETFORD
#14,139England

Queensway Junior Academy

Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
164 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#14THETFORD
#12,946England

Thompson Primary School

School Road, Thompson, Thetford, IP24 1PY
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
87 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School15 offers / 30 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#13THETFORD
#12,531England

Parker's Church of England Primary Academy

Pound Hill, Saham Toney, Thetford, IP25 7HP
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
85 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School10 offers / 28 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#12THETFORD
#11,690England

Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

The Beck, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4DB
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
175 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Christian
Application Demand
Primary School18 offers / 33 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#11THETFORD
#11,602England

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, IP24 1PB
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
110 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School11 offers / 19 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#10THETFORD
#11,004England

Admirals Academy

Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2JT
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
229 pupils
Mixed
7-11 years
None
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Thetford

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Neighbourhoods in Thetford

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18The Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
#10Admirals AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AQueensway Infant Academy and NurseryStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#18
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Admirals Academy

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

State • Primary • 3-7 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Queensway Junior AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
#7Redcastle Family SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ARaleigh Infant AcademyStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queensway Junior Academy

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Redcastle Family School

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Raleigh Infant Academy

State • Primary • 3-7 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Drake Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Drake Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, FeltwellStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChristianGood
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Great Hockham Primary School and NurseryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#17
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Norman Church of England Primary School, NorthwoldStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Parker's Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Norwich Road AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AIceni Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Norwich Road Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Iceni Primary Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Thompson Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Thompson Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Watton Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/AWatton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Watton Junior School

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

State • Primary • 2-7 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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