The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 151
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Queensway Junior Academy?
Queensway Junior Academy currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queensway Junior Academy take?
Queensway Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queensway Junior Academy?
Queensway Junior Academy is in Thetford, IP24 3DP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queensway Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Queensway Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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