Drake Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thetford, East of England IP24 1JW · Norfolk
#1620 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13591 of 15,697 nationally
About Drake Primary School
Drake Primary School is a local authority primary located in Thetford, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1620th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (8th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 413; capacity filled 98.3%.
There are 23 schools in Thetford; Drake Primary School ranks 17th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)40%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Drake Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 413
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 40%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Drake Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Admirals Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students · 321 m away
Raleigh Infant Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
143 students · 321 m away
The Thetford Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,398 students · 663 m away
Norwich Road Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students · 744 m away
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students · 1.5 km away
Redcastle Family School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
277 students · 1.8 km away
Queensway Junior Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
141 students · 1.8 km away
Queensway Infant Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
101 students · 1.9 km away
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
155 students · 5.0 km away
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Fordham CofE Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Green Lanes Primary School
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Abacus Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Elmwood Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Drake Primary School a good school?
Drake Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 22.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1620 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Drake Primary School rank in East of England?
Drake Primary School ranks #1620 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13591 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Drake Primary School?
Drake Primary School had 413 students in 2025.
Is Drake Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Drake Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Drake Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Drake Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.