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The Pinetree School

Free schools alternative provision · Thetford · IP24 3LH

Ages 11–16 · 37 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-26

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

37 pupils · 40 places

Pupils on roll
37
Boys / girls
26 / 11
School capacity
40
Capacity fill
37 / 40 (93%)
Free school meals
73%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Unity Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Katrina Warren

Location

Address
Staniforth Road
Postcode
IP24 3LH
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 free schools alternative provision, Ages 11–16, in Thetford, Norfolk, 37 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 73%.

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

  • 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

  • Queensway Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3DP · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.8%

    0.2 miles away

  • Redcastle Family School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 3PU · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.5 miles away

  • The Damara School

    Other independent special school

    Thetford · IP24 2EA · Norfolk

    Ages 5–16

    0.6 miles away

  • Norwich Road Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thetford · IP24 2HT · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Katrina Warren
Telephone
01842752756
Website
www.pinetreeschool.org.uk

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