The Pinetree School
Other · Free schools alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Thetford, Norfolk
The Pinetree School is an other school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 11–16 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 26 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 37 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 73% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 26 September 2023
Strengths
- “Here, they are supported to get back into school and succeed.”
- “Over time, pupils become more motivated and gain the qualifications they need to move on to appropriate college placements at age 16.”
- “Pupils have positive relationships with the staff.”
To improve
- “Pupils arrive at The Pinetree School having had numerous failed educational experiences.”
- “However, a minority of pupils are still demonstrating very challenging behaviour and using poor language more than they should.”
- “Most pupils are competent, but reluctant readers.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Thetford Grammar School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Damara School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Compass Community School Eld Park 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Aurora Eccles School 10.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Aurora White House School 10.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sheridan House School 12.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Acorn Park School 13.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Chapel Green School 13.9 mi Not judged