The short version
84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 27
- Capacity
- 84%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Ms Kate Haley
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Damara School a selective school?
Yes. The Damara School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Damara School's Ofsted rating?
The Damara School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Damara School?
The Damara School currently has 27 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Damara School take?
The Damara School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is The Damara School?
The Damara School is in Thetford, IP24 2EA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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