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Queensway Infant Academy

Academy sponsor led · Thetford · IP24 3DR

Ages 4–7 · 101 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

8.6%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.9%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
91

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

24

Places offered

28

1st-preference offers

24

Total preferences (any rank)
35
Preferred offers (top 3)
25
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill57%

101 pupils · 177 places

Pupils on roll
101
Boys / girls
47 / 54
School capacity
177
Capacity fill
101 / 177 (57%)
Free school meals
43.8%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Sponsor
Inspiration Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Wright

Location

Address
Queensway
Postcode
IP24 3DR
Town
Thetford
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–7, in Thetford, Norfolk, 101 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 43.8%.

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

    • KS224%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.8%

    0.1 miles away

  • Redcastle Family School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3PU · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM36.5%
    • Demand1.23

    0.4 miles away

  • Norwich Road Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2HT · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM28.7%
    • Demand0.89

    0.7 miles away

  • Drake Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 1JW · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM12.3%
    • Demand1.28

    1.2 miles away

  • Admirals Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2JT · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • 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%
    • Demand0.78

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Wright
Telephone
01842753163
Website
www.queenswayinfant.co.uk

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