The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damon Finney (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hythe Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School take?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is in Thetford, IP26 4PP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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