The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Miss Louise Clements McLeod (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaleigh Infant Academy
Primary · 321m away
Admirals Academy
Primary · 321m away
Rosemary Musker High School, Thetford
Secondary · 663m away
The Thetford Academy
Secondary · 663m away
Thetford Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Compass Community School Eld Park
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Drake Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Drake Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drake Primary School?
Drake Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drake Primary School take?
Drake Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Drake Primary School?
Drake Primary School is in Thetford, IP24 1JW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drake Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Drake Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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