The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.5
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 59%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Faye (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bridge ST, Norfolk, IP24 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedcastle Family School
Primary · 629m away
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 802m away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 802m away
Queensway Infant Academy
Primary · 816m away
Compass Community School Eld Park
Independent · 861m away
Charles Burrell Humanities School
Secondary · 991m away
The Pinetree School
Free school · 1.0km away
Drake Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thetford Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Thetford Grammar 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.
How many pupils attend Thetford Grammar School?
Thetford Grammar School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thetford Grammar School take?
Thetford Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Thetford Grammar School?
Thetford Grammar School is in IP24 3AF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thetford Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Thetford Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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