The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julia Miles
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Norwich Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norwich Road Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norwich Road Academy?
Norwich Road Academy currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwich Road Academy take?
Norwich Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norwich Road Academy?
Norwich Road Academy is in Thetford, IP24 2HT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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