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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 140914

The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

Academy converter · Thetford · IP26 5NB

Ages 2–11 · 101 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

79%

Overall absence

8.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
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)79%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
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 fill83%

101 pupils · 121 places

Pupils on roll
101
Boys / girls
52 / 49
School capacity
121
Capacity fill
101 / 121 (83%)
Free school meals
21.8%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • 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 Melanie Frost

Location

Address
School Lane, Northwold
Postcode
IP26 5NB
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 2–11, in Thetford, Norfolk, 101 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.8%. 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

  • Sheridan House School

    Other independent special school

    Thetford · IP26 5LQ · Norfolk

    Ages 7–16

    • Att84.7
    • EM5+0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Iceni Secondary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Thetford · IP26 4PE · Norfolk

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.7
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence11.5%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Frost
Telephone
01366728241
Website
norman.demat.org.uk

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