The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION EAST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Gamble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thompson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thompson Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thompson Primary School?
Thompson Primary School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thompson Primary School take?
Thompson Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thompson Primary School?
Thompson Primary School is in Thetford, IP24 1PY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thompson Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thompson Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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