Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thetford, East of England IP26 4PP · Norfolk
#1648 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13784 of 15,697 nationally
About Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Thetford, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 91 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1648th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 91; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 23 schools in Thetford; Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School ranks 18th 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%)47%
- 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%)19.8%
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 Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 91
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 47%
- 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 Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Iceni Secondary Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
555 students · 815 m away
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students · 3.3 km away
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
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156 students · 4.0 km away
All Saints Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 6.0 km away
Iceni Primary Academy
Hockwold Cum Wilton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students · 6.5 km away
Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
Mundford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 7.1 km away
Weeting Church of England Primary School
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
121 students · 7.6 km away
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
56 students · 8.2 km away
Breckland School
Brandon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
615 students · 9.7 km away
Forest Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students · 9.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School a good school?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1648 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 Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School ranks #1648 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13784 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School had 91 students in 2025.
Is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.