Raleigh Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Admirals Way Thetford IP24 2JT |
| Reference Number | 146084 |
Raleigh Infant Academy has demonstrated a good level of overall effectiveness in its first Ofsted inspection, showcasing strengths across all evaluated areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school's values of aspiration, respect, and kindness resonate well with pupils, who feel genuinely supported and safe. The ambitious and well-structured curriculum engages learners, particularly children in early years and those with special educational needs, and fosters a strong desire to learn.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 131 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.25%
Girls: 42.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55% |
| White, Other | 27.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm for learning.
- The curriculum is well-designed and supports knowledge retention.
- There are effective measures in place for safeguarding.
- Staff feel supported by school leadership and are committed to the vision.
- A wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities are offered.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum leaders are new and require further development in their roles.
- There are inconsistencies in teaching quality within the early years curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Admirals Academy
Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT |
0 miles |
|
Drake Primary School
Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW |
0.2 miles |
|
Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT |
0.62 miles |
|
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB |
1.15 miles |
|
Redcastle Family School
St Martin's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU |
1.28 miles |
|
Queensway Junior Academy
Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP |
1.29 miles |
|
Queensway Infant Academy
Queensway, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3DR |
1.33 miles |
|
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Lane, Barnham, Nr Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 2NG |
3.19 miles |
|
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Thetford Academy
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH |
0.42 miles |
|
The Damara School
The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EA |
0.82 miles |
|
Thetford Grammar School
|
0.9 miles |
|
Compass Community School Eld Park
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EF |
1.16 miles |