Thetford Priory, Breckland: Schools
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Education in Thetford Priory is generally solid, with most nearby schools rated Good by Ofsted. There are a couple of settings that need improvement, so it's worth checking individual schools if you have younger children.
You'll find around 10 state schools within reach, covering nursery through to sixth form. Most are academies. The only school actually in the neighbourhood is Norwich Road Academy, a state primary, plus Catch22 College for post-16 learners.
Redcastle Family School stands out with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths. The Thetford Academy secondary is also rated Good and has improving attainment scores year on year.
Queensway Infant Academy needs improvement, and Queensway Junior Academy is rated Inadequate — something to bear in mind if you have younger children. If you're looking for an independent option, Thetford Grammar School serves all ages.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Norwich Road AcademyAcademyCapacity: 472Ages 3-11Inspected Oct 202458% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT+44 1842 753279office@nor.eastern-mat.co.ukwww.norwichroadacademy.co.uk
- The Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademyMixedAnglicanCapacity: 430Ages 3-11Inspected Mar 202527% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EB+44 1842 754902office@bishop.norfolk.sch.ukwww.bishop.norfolk.sch.uk
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