The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Hazard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery take?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is in Thetford, IP24 1PB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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