The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 58.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Madsen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · Very close
Compass Community School Eld Park
Independent · Very close
Redcastle Family School
Primary · 711m away
Thetford Grammar School
Independent · 802m away
Queensway Infant Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Charles Burrell Humanities School
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Pinetree School
Free school · 1.5km away
Drake Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy take?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is in Thetford, IP24 1EB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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