Schools in Thetford, East of England (2025)
23 schools · 6,321 students · 19 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 201.
Thetford, in East of England, has 23 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,321 students. By level there are 20 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 19 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Thetford's schools is 201, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
23 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy (90.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Raleigh Infant Academy (77.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Wayland Academy (72.5, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Thetford Academy (1,398 students), Wayland Academy (564 students), Iceni Secondary Academy (555 students).
Ranked schools in Thetford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 191Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyThetford · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 277Raleigh Infant AcademyThetford · Academy Primary– · 143 students
- 373Wayland AcademyThetford · Academy Secondary52.0 Attainment 8 · 564 students
- 462Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, FeltwellThetford · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 552The Norman Church of England Primary School, NorthwoldThetford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 651Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolThetford · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
- 744Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolThetford · Academy Primary– · 261 students
- 844The Thetford AcademyThetford · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,398 students
- 942Great Hockham Primary School and NurseryThetford · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 1040Redcastle Family SchoolThetford · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 277 students
- 1139Admirals AcademyThetford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 1238Iceni Secondary AcademyThetford · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 555 students
- 1338St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryThetford · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 1437Thompson Primary SchoolThetford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 1537Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyThetford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 1636Norwich Road AcademyThetford · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 1723Drake Primary SchoolThetford · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 1821Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolThetford · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 1920Queensway Junior AcademyThetford · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
- 2017Parker's Church of England Primary AcademyThetford · Academy Primary25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 2115Watton Junior SchoolThetford · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 2214Queensway Infant AcademyThetford · Academy Primary– · 101 students
- 234The Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyThetford · Academy Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 2 | Raleigh Infant Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 77.3 Top 25% | – | 143 |
| 3 | Wayland Academy Thetford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 564 |
| 4 | Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell Thetford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 61.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 5 | The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold Thetford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 6 | Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thetford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 51.4 Top 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 7 | Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School Thetford · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | – | 261 |
| 8 | The Thetford Academy Thetford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 43.6 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,398 |
| 9 | Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Thetford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 10 | Redcastle Family School Thetford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 40.3 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 277 |
| 11 | Admirals Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 12 | Iceni Secondary Academy Thetford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 555 |
| 13 | St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Thetford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 14 | Thompson Primary School Thetford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 15 | Elveden Church of England Primary Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 16 | Norwich Road Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 17 | Drake Primary School Thetford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.6 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 18 | Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School Thetford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 21.3 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 19 | Queensway Junior Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 20.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 141 |
| 20 | Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 21 | Watton Junior School Thetford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 14.6 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 22 | Queensway Infant Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | – | 101 |
| 23 | The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Thetford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 4.4 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Thetford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Thetford?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is the highest-ranked school in Thetford with a Success Index (England) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Thetford?
Thetford has 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) educating 6,321 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Thetford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Thetford is 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.