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  • Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
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  • Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
  • St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
  • The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
  • Redcastle Family School
  • Norwich Road Academy
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Thetford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Thetford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Thetford

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State · Primary
#1THETFORD
#400England

Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, IP25 7LF
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
222 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School40 offers / 51 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2THETFORD
#4,403England

Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Mill Lane, Barnham, Thetford, IP24 2NG
Suffolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
154 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 51 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3THETFORD
#5,456England

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

The Oaks, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7AP
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
107 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School15 offers / 52 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4THETFORD
#7,738England

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TN
Suffolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
103 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School15 offers / 37 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5THETFORD
#9,401England

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

Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, IP25 6SW
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
191 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 66 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#6THETFORD
#9,777England

The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

School Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26 5NB
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
111 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School12 offers / 21 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7THETFORD
#10,089England

Redcastle Family School

St Martin's Way, Thetford, IP24 3PU
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
258 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School29 offers / 78 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Nursery
Special Classes
Details
State · Primary
#8THETFORD
#10,693England

Norwich Road Academy

Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
339 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School33 offers / 66 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9THETFORD
#10,784England

Drake Primary School

Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JW
Norfolk council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
417 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School58 offers / 112 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Thetford

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in Thetford. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Thetford

Abbey is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Admirals AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18The Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
N/AQueensway Infant Academy and NurseryStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Admirals Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Queensway Infant Academy and NurseryN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Abbey Estate is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Redcastle Family SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#15Queensway Junior AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/ARaleigh Infant AcademyStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Redcastle Family School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Queensway Junior Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Raleigh Infant AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ashill is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Barnham is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Carbrooke is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge 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#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Elveden is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

Fairfields is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Drake Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Drake Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Feltwell is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, FeltwellStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChristianGood
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Great Hockham is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Great Hockham Primary School and NurseryStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Methwold is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Northwold is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Norman Church of England Primary School, NorthwoldStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Saham Toney is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Parker's Church of England Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Shipdham is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Thetford is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Norwich Road AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AIceni Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Norwich Road Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Iceni Primary AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Thompson is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Thompson Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Thompson Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Watton is a popular residential pocket within the Thetford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Thetford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Watton Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/AWatton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Watton Junior School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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