Sheridan House School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–16 · Thetford, Norfolk
Sheridan House School is an independent special school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 7–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Thetford Rd, Northwold, Thetford, IP26 5LQ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 67 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Sheridan House School is now a safe and happy place to learn.”
- “Staff ensure pupils here re-engage with education successfully.”
- “Their attendance quickly improves.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes teachers do not have high enough expectations for what pupils will learn.”
- “On these occasions, learning is checked less regularly and thoroughly.”
- “This means teachers do not always address gaps in learning as well as they might.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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