The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Shannon O'Sullivan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy take?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is in Thetford, IP25 7LF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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