Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Thetford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 4th of 18 primary schools in Thetford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 25 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is a highly inclusive school. Without fail, pupils are respectful, well-mannered and polite. They love coming to school and have excellent attendance. They form positive relationships, with older and younger pupils playing joyfully and harmoniously together. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils work hard, and enjoy their learning. Pupils learn how to manage their feelings and emotions, readying themselves for their next steps in life. In class and around the school, they behave exceptionally well. Pupils revel in the exceptional provision for them beyond the classroom. They love the carefully planned activities available at lunchtime. These well-considered activities give pupils the chance to play happily, while at the same time developing physically and being imaginative in their play. Forest school sessions offer opportunities for pupils to thrive in the outdoors, where they get muddy, have fun and take well-calculated risks. Pupils are proud to take on roles of responsibility. These include being a member of the school council, being a playleader or becoming a 'well-being warrior'. Pupils have a voice and contribute to the successful running of the school. For example, school councillors regularly consult all pupils and choose their lunchtime activities democratically, which are enjoyed by all.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
104 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Redcastle Family School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Queensway Infant Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Queensway Junior Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 27% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Zoe Maguire
- Phone
- 01842890258
- Address
- London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TN
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 139149
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.