The Damara School
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 5–16 · Thetford, Norfolk
The Damara School is an other school in Thetford, Norfolk for ages 5–16 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, IP24 2EA
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 5–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 32 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
- “Pupils attending this school receive life changing support, care and attention.”
- “Many pupils begin to attend school regularly for the first time in years.”
- “This means that they are supported to quickly refocus on learning.”
To improve
- “However, this is at an early stage of implementation.”
- “The spelling and word work provided to pupils is not as well matched.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 November 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Thetford Grammar School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Pinetree School 0.6 mi Good
- Compass Community School Eld Park 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Aurora Eccles School 10.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Aurora White House School 10.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sheridan House School 12.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Acorn Park School 12.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Chapel Green School 13.3 mi Not judged