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Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Thetford · IP26 4PP

Ages 5–11 · 91 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

29%

Overall absence

7.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-02-25

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)29%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
99.0
Avg scaled score — maths
97.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
99.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.2%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
85

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

91 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
91
Boys / girls
47 / 44
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
91 / 105 (87%)
Free school meals
19.8%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Ely
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GRACE SCHOOLS
Academy trust
GRACE SCHOOLS
Sponsor
Grace Schools
Headteacher
Mrs Julia Christou

Location

Address
Hythe Road, Methwold
Postcode
IP26 4PP
Town
Thetford
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Thetford, Norfolk, 91 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 19.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Ely.

Open schools in Thetford
27
Primary schools in Thetford
20
Academies among open schools in Thetford
70% (19)
Open schools in IP26
7
Primary in IP26
5
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 IP26

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julia Christou
Telephone
01366728280
Website
https://duchy.demat.org.uk/

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