Educational Establishments

Admirals Academy

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Headteacher Mr Greg Sadler
Address Admirals Academy
Admirals Way

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2JT
Website www.admiralsacademy.co.uk
Telephone 01842753993
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 360
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 241 (119 / 122)
Percentage Free School Meals 15.8%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sharon Louise Azzopardi-Thomson Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Imran Khan Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma May Lewis Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Wayne David Thomson Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Compass Community School Eld Park

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Headteacher Alicia Jenkins
Address Compass Community School Eld Park
Canterbury Way

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1EF
Website
Telephone 01482777594
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 7 - 17)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 36
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 4 ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Diamond Academy

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Headteacher Mr Peter Bloomfield
Address Diamond Academy
Hillary Road

Thetford

IP24 3DP
Website
Telephone
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 271
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 186 (100 / 86)
Percentage Free School Meals 47.8%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Amanda Faye Chair of Local Governing Body 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ann Blackbourn Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Fordham Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Harvey Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel McGee Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Emma White Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Drake Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Louise Clements McLeod
Address Drake Primary School
Fairfields
Croxton Road
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1JW
Website www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk/
Telephone 01842762055
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 421 (215 / 206)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Holden Cook Chair of Governors 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Chapman Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Jade Gooch Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Elected by parents
Jonathan Holdcroft Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ricky O'Connor Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jammar Prince Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Tamsin Robertson Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Elected by parents
Norwich Road Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Julia Miles
Address Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2HT
Website www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk
Telephone 01842753279
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 472
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 317 (157 / 160)
Percentage Free School Meals 31.5%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Mark Foreman Local Governor 01/09/2019 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Matthew Houghton Local Governor 26/01/2023 25/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Imran Khan Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

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Headteacher Mr Peter Bloomfield
Address Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
Queensway

Thetford

IP24 3DR
Website
Telephone
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 203
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Amanda Faye Chair of Local Governing Body 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ann Blackbourn Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Fordham Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Harvey Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel McGee Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Emma White Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Raleigh Infant Academy

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Headteacher Mr Greg Sadler
Address Raleigh Infant Academy
Admirals Way

Thetford

IP24 2JT
Website www.raleighinfant.co.uk
Telephone 01842762810
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 322
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 164 (81 / 83)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.10%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sharon Louise Azzopardi-Thomson Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Imran Khan Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma May Lewis Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Wayne David Thomson Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Redcastle Family School

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Headteacher Mr James Julian
Address Redcastle Family School
St Martin's Way

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 3PU
Website www.redcastleschool.org.uk/
Telephone 01842752239
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 244
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 253 (143 / 110)
Percentage Free School Meals 42.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Maureen Eade Chair of Governors 03/12/2022 02/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Wakeling Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe
Address The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1EB
Website www.bishop.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone 01842754902
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Norwich
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 430
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 378 (196 / 182)
Percentage Free School Meals 49.7%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Toni Glennon Local Governor 12/01/2024 11/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Lorraine Ratcliffe Local Governor 01/08/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
The Damara School

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Headteacher Mrs Sandra Govender
Address The Damara School
30 Bridge Street
Thetford


IP24 3AG
Website www.lotustrust.org.uk
Telephone 01842773673
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 5 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Selective
School Capacity 14
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 9 (7 / 2)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.00%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
The Pinetree School

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Headteacher Mrs Katrina Warren
Address The Pinetree School
Staniforth Road

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 3LH
Website www.pinetreeschool.org.uk
Telephone 01842752756
Type of Establishment Free schools alternative provision (Free Schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 40
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 36 (32 / 4)
Percentage Free School Meals 72.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
The Thetford Academy

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Headteacher Dr Michael Fordham
Address The Thetford Academy
Croxton Road

Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1LH
Website https://www.thethetfordacademy.org
Telephone 01842754875
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 2050
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1258 (610 / 648)
Percentage Free School Meals 28.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Jane James Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeremy Fletcher Local Governor 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Hollingsworth Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kimberly Pallett Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Elected by parents