The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 135627 • Thetford IP24 1EB
Overview
- Name
- The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 135627
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan Pickard (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Canterbury Way, Thetford IP24 1EB
Summary
The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a mixed primary school with a capacity of 400 students. The school is dedicated to fostering a safe and happy learning environment, guided by its vision of helping children "live life in all its fullness." The ethos emphasizes respect, friendship, and perseverance, encouraging students to aim high and support one another within the community.
The curriculum at Bishops has undergone significant improvements, with a focus on comprehensive planning and staff training to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively utilizes catch-up funding to address learning gaps and ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Bishops CE Academy prides itself on its inclusive approach, welcoming a diverse community and striving to serve all families. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, inviting parents to engage with the school and learn more about its initiatives and daily life.
The curriculum at Bishops has undergone significant improvements, with a focus on comprehensive planning and staff training to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively utilizes catch-up funding to address learning gaps and ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Bishops CE Academy prides itself on its inclusive approach, welcoming a diverse community and striving to serve all families. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, inviting parents to engage with the school and learn more about its initiatives and daily life.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 400 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 400 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 400 |
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