Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Thetford, Norfolk
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 3–11 (academy converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, IP24 1PB
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 99 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 15.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 17 March 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are known, understood and well cared for at Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery.”
- “Highly positive relationships flow through the school.”
- “Pupils arrive each morning enthusiastic for the day ahead.”
To improve
- “Leaders are working hard to increase opportunities for pupils to be challenged further, so that more pupils reach the higher standards of attainment.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 May 2026 (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) | 65% | 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: 11 first-preference applications, 12 offers in total, 11 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.
- Thompson Primary School 2.9 mi Not judged
- Caston Church of England Primary Academy 3.2 mi Good
- Rocklands Community Primary School 3.3 mi Good
- East Harling Primary School and Nursery 4.9 mi Good
- Great Ellingham Primary School 4.9 mi School remains Good
- Rosecroft Primary School 5.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 5.3 mi Standards maintained
- Watton Junior School 5.5 mi Not judged