Thetford primary schools achieve strong results, with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 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 neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Admirals Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #19 | The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Redcastle Family School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Queensway Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 1.6/10Rebuilding |
| N/A | Raleigh Infant Academy | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Elveden Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Drake Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Christian | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Parker's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Norwich Road Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Iceni Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Thompson Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Watton Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
| N/A | Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
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