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Diamond Academy

Academy sponsor led · Thetford · IP24 3DP

Ages 7–11 · 206 pupils · Norfolk

Overall absence

9.0%

Absence

Academic year 2021/22. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.9%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
6.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
216

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (20 Jan 2022).

Capacity fill76%

206 pupils · 271 places

Pupils on roll
206
Boys / girls
112 / 94
School capacity
271
Capacity fill
206 / 271 (76%)
Free school meals
50.5%
FSM pupils
104
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Steven Vincent

Location

Address
Hillary Road
Postcode
IP24 3DP
Town
Thetford
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Thetford, Norfolk, 206 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 50.5%.

Open schools in Thetford
27
Primary schools in Thetford
20
Academies among open schools in Thetford
70% (19)
Open schools in IP24
17
Primary in IP24
12
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ThetfordNear IP24

  • Queensway Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3DP · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.8%

    0.0 miles away

  • Queensway Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3DR · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM43.8%

    0.1 miles away

  • Redcastle Family School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3PU · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM36.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • Norwich Road Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2HT · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM28.7%

    0.7 miles away

  • Drake Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 1JW · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM12.3%

    1.1 miles away

  • Admirals Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2JT · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM25.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Raleigh Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2JT · Norfolk

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM11.2%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steven Vincent

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