The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Wheeler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery take?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is in Thetford, IP25 6SW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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