Norwich Road Academy

URN: 139575 • Thetford IP24 2HT

Overview

Name
Norwich Road Academy
URN
139575
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
57.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey Thurlby (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Norwich Road, Thetford IP24 2HT

Summary

Norwich Road Academy is a mixed primary school located in Thetford, Norfolk, with a capacity of 472 pupils and currently serving 425 students. As part of the Eastern Multi Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a strong educational ethos focused on fostering a love of learning. It offers a comprehensive curriculum from Nursery through to Year 6, encouraging children to develop academically while also building valuable life skills and friendships.

The academy prides itself on its extensive facilities, including a large sports field, outdoor learning areas, and a well-resourced library. Norwich Road Academy promotes British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect through its curriculum and initiatives like weekly class debates. This approach aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain while enhancing their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding.

Community involvement is highly valued at Norwich Road Academy, with parents encouraged to engage in their children's education and share in their successes. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child's development, ensuring a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
472
Pupils
425
Boys
230
Girls
195
FSM %
6.60
Open date
2013-08-01
Close date
2017-07-31
Last Ofsted
2015-06-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 230 195 472 6.60
2024-09-11 425 230 195 472 6.60
2023-09-11 425 230 195 472 6.60
2022-09-11 425 230 195 472 6.60
2021-09-11 425 230 195 472 6.60
2020-09-11 425 230 195 472 6.60

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