The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr James Julian (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St Martin's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThetford Grammar School
Independent · 629m away
Queensway Infant Academy
Primary · 709m away
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 711m away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 711m away
Charles Burrell Humanities School
Secondary · 731m away
Compass Community School Eld Park
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The Pinetree School
Free school · 802m away
Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit, Elm Road Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Redcastle Family School's Ofsted rating?
Redcastle Family School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redcastle Family School?
Redcastle Family School currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redcastle Family School take?
Redcastle Family School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Redcastle Family School?
Redcastle Family School is in Thetford, IP24 3PU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redcastle Family School have a sixth form?
No, Redcastle Family School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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