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The Damara School

Other independent special school · Thetford · IP24 2EA

Ages 5–16 · 32 pupils · Norfolk

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill100%

32 pupils · 32 places

Pupils on roll
32
Boys / girls
24 / 8
School capacity
32
Capacity fill
32 / 32 (100%)
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Ms Kate Haley

Location

Address
The Maltings, Raymond Street
Postcode
IP24 2EA
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 other independent special school, Ages 5–16, in Thetford, Norfolk, 32 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school, selective admissions.

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

Nearby 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

  • Norwich Road Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2HT · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.3 miles away

  • Queensway Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3DP · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Queensway Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3DR · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM43.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Redcastle Family School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3PU · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.6 miles away

  • The Pinetree School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools alternative provision

    Thetford · IP24 3LH · Norfolk

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM73.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Drake Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 1JW · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

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

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Kate Haley
Telephone
01842773673
Website
www.lotustrust.org.uk

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