Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norwich Road Academy is a primary school in Thetford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 8th of 18 primary schools in Thetford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 25 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. This is because the school is a caring community. Pupils enjoy the friendly atmosphere in class and during social times. Staff build warm relationships with pupils. Pupils feel valued and safe. They know that if they have a worry, the adults will help them. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve and how they behave. Pupils live up to these expectations. They follow the 'Norwich Road Academy Way' routines. These routines help pupils to listen to the staff and learn as much as possible. Pupils listen carefully and enjoy their learning. This helps pupils to become confident readers and mathematicians. Pupils have access to a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These opportunities have been carefully put together to help pupils connect to the diverse, wider community. Pupils take on roles, such as being a lunchtime helper or by working on projects to take care of the environment. They take part in musical performances at large, local events. These opportunities help pupils to feel valued and supported. Pupils enjoy being able to develop their leadership skills and cultural awareness.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum needs further embedding. As a result, not all lessons maximise pupils' opportunities to learn. The school should continue to support staff to consistently apply the school's teaching methods and make sure all pupils learn the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
317 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Norwich Road Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 40% met the expected standard |
| Raleigh Infant Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Admirals Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Redcastle Family School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julia Miles
- Phone
- 01842753279
- Address
- Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 145029
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.