The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Thetford, Norfolk
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 19 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- School Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26 5NB
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 101 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 21.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 19 September 2023
Strengths
- “Many pupils enjoy attending this school.”
- “They are happy and feel safe here.”
- “There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
To improve
- “Pupils enjoy the occasional trips, rare clubs and activities that are provided.”
- “However, pupils would like more of these.”
- “There is not a wide enough range of opportunities to nurture, develop and stretch pupils’ talents and interests.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 75% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 12 first-preference applications, 13 offers in total, 12 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School 2.0 mi Not judged
- Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy 3.3 mi School remains Good
- Mundford Church of England Primary Academy 3.6 mi School remains Good
- All Saints Academy 3.7 mi Good
- Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell 4.4 mi Good
- Weeting Church of England Primary School 5.4 mi Good
- Iceni Primary Academy 5.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Swaffham CofE Primary Academy 8.0 mi Good