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Queensway Junior Academy

Academy sponsor led · Thetford · IP24 3DP

Ages 7–11 · 141 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

7.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

Category of concern

SWK

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Avg scaled score — GPS
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.9%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
175

Absence trend

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 fill52%

141 pupils · 271 places

Pupils on roll
141
Boys / girls
70 / 71
School capacity
271
Capacity fill
141 / 271 (52%)
Free school meals
51.8%
FSM pupils
73
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
Academy trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Sponsor
Inspiration Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Wright

Location

Address
Hillary Road
Postcode
IP24 3DP
Town
Thetford
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 7–11, in Thetford, Norfolk, 141 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 51.8%.

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 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
Mrs Abigail Wright
Telephone
01842753163
Website
www.queenswayacademy.org.uk

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