Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, IP25 7LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Thetford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in Thetford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2020, report published 30 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils receive a top-class education. They delight in coming to school because the warm and caring environment provides a safe space for them to thrive and flourish. Adults set the highest standards for pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations, trying their very best in lessons and achieving extremely well. By the time pupils leave at the end of Year 6, they depart as well-rounded, compassionate and knowledgeable young people. From youngest to oldest, pupils mix with effortless ease during social times. With playleaders at the helm, activities such as circus skills, parachute games and dancing 'the Macarena' are commonplace at lunchtimes. With smiles aplenty, older pupils take great pride in supporting the youngest children. They do this with kindness and care, values that permeate the school. Pupils benefit greatly from a wide range of rich opportunities; they are guided to 'let their light shine'. This can be through finding talents and interests via extra-curricular clubs or by making a real difference to the school community. For example, pupils serving on the 'ethos team' are taking the lead on redesigning the school's peace garden. This is a calm and welcoming space for pupils to reflect in a moment of quiet, should they need to.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Shannon O'Sullivan
- Phone
- 01362820300
- Address
- Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, IP25 7LF
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 141192
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.