Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Oaks, Ashill, Ashill Vc Primary School, Thetford, IP25 7APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Thetford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 3rd of 18 primary schools in Thetford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
This is a school at the heart of the community and where the community is at the heart of the school. Pupils love coming to school. They describe the school as one big family. Pupils and the wider community appreciate the care and support they receive from all the adults working at the school. Pupils thrive because of the high expectations and quality of care they receive. Pupils enjoy an active and dynamic curriculum. Learning is memorable, fun and exciting. The curriculum is adapted to meet pupils' needs and interests. They are inspired to ask questions, discover new skills and talents and approach new learning with confidence. Pupils have access to a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities, both after school and during the holidays. These are extremely well attended, open to all and supported by staff and collaborative partnerships with the community. Pupils know and understand the school values of resilience, kindness, respect, aspiration, curiosity and independence. They show genuine care for each other. Pupils are reflective. They value and act upon the feedback they receive from their peers. Playtimes are opportunities to make choices and explore interests. Pupils behave well.
What the school should improve
- In a few areas of the curriculum, the important knowledge that pupils should know at different points is not clearly defined. Teachers do not know the knowledge that they should check that pupils can remember. This does not help teachers to plan sequences of learning that build towards pupils having a deeper understanding of more complex ideas. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, the important knowledge that pupils should learn is identified and ordered so that it builds towards pupils understanding more complex content and concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 109
Schools near Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Watton Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Necton VA Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Pickard
- Phone
- 01760440403
- Address
- The Oaks, Ashill, Ashill Vc Primary School, Thetford, IP25 7AP
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121026
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.