The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Greg Sadler
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaleigh Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Drake Primary School
Primary · 321m away
Rosemary Musker High School, Thetford
Secondary · 668m away
The Thetford Academy
Secondary · 668m away
Thetford Grammar School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Compass Community School Eld Park
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Admirals Academy's Ofsted rating?
Admirals Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Admirals Academy?
Admirals Academy currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Admirals Academy take?
Admirals Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Admirals Academy?
Admirals Academy is in Thetford, IP24 2JT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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