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Schools in Thetford

Thetford has 20 schools: 18 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 63% of the 19 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Wayland Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (50.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (96% in 2025).

  • 23 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 18 primary

Thetford is in Norfolk local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Thetford

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Wayland Academy Good 50.2 (2026) +0.61 (2024) 564
2 The Thetford Academy Good 44.9 (2026) +0.04 (2024) 1,398

Primary Schools in Thetford

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Good 96% (2025) 229
2 Redcastle Family School Good 70% (2025) 277
3 Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Expected standard 65% (2025) 99
4 Mundford Church of England Primary Academy – 60% (2025) 239
5 Norwich Road Academy Good 58% (2025) 317
6 Admirals Academy Good 57% (2025) 201
7 Elveden Church of England Primary Academy Outstanding 57% (2025) 104
8 Thompson Primary School Requires Improvement 57% (2025) 93
9 Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good 53% (2025) 109
10 St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Good 52% (2025) 234
11 Queensway Junior Academy Needs attention 51% (2025) 141
12 Drake Primary School Needs attention 40% (2025) 413
13 Watton Junior School Requires Improvement 31% (2025) 311
14 The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Requires Improvement 27% (2025) 330
15 Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Good 25% (2025) 93
16 Queensway Infant Academy Expected standard – 101
17 Raleigh Infant Academy Good – 143
18 Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School Good – 261

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