Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Thetford, Norfolk
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 2 April 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, IP25 7LF
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 229 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 2 April 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils receive a top-class education.”
- “They delight in coming to school because the warm and caring environment provides a safe space for them to thrive and flourish.”
- “Adults set the highest standards for pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 April 2025 (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) | 96% | 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: 37 first-preference applications, 39 offers in total, 37 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.
- Toftwood Infant School 3.0 mi Good
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 3.1 mi Standards maintained
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery 3.4 mi Standards maintained
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy 3.4 mi School remains Good
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3.5 mi School remains Good
- Garvestone Community Primary School 3.6 mi Standards maintained
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 3.6 mi Standards maintained
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade