The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katrina Warren (Headteacher Designate)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharles Burrell Humanities School
Secondary · Very close
Queensway Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit, Elm Road Centre
Pupil referral unit · 479m away
Redcastle Family School
Primary · 802m away
Thetford Grammar School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Compass Community School Eld Park
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Pinetree School's Ofsted rating?
The Pinetree School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Pinetree School?
The Pinetree School currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pinetree School take?
The Pinetree School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Pinetree School?
The Pinetree School is in Thetford, IP24 3LH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pinetree School have a sixth form?
No, The Pinetree School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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