The Pinetree School
URN: 139665 • Thetford IP24 3LH
Overview
- Name
- The Pinetree School
- URN
- 139665
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katrina Warren (since 2025) , Headteacher Designate
- Telephone
- 01842752756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Staniforth Road, Thetford IP24 3LH
Summary
The Pinetree School, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a free school alternative provision catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 39 pupils, with a capacity of 40. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that prioritises the social, academic, and emotional development of its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (66.7%) eligible for free school meals, Pinetree aims to raise aspirations and unlock potential for all young people.
The school's ethos revolves around ensuring that every student feels respected and has high aspirations for their future. Staff members are committed to helping pupils develop essential skills for managing their behaviour both in and out of the school setting. The curriculum is designed to be personalised, catering to the unique needs of each student, fostering both academic and personal growth.
As part of the Unity Education Trust, The Pinetree School collaborates with other educational institutions to enhance community ties and provide a broader range of opportunities for its students. The school also engages families through newsletters, term dates, and various events, ensuring an inclusive and supportive community for all.
The school's ethos revolves around ensuring that every student feels respected and has high aspirations for their future. Staff members are committed to helping pupils develop essential skills for managing their behaviour both in and out of the school setting. The curriculum is designed to be personalised, catering to the unique needs of each student, fostering both academic and personal growth.
As part of the Unity Education Trust, The Pinetree School collaborates with other educational institutions to enhance community ties and provide a broader range of opportunities for its students. The school also engages families through newsletters, term dates, and various events, ensuring an inclusive and supportive community for all.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- Curriculum and Extra Curricular Events (calendar)
- School Dinners (download)
- Pupil Premium 2023-2024 (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy 2024-2025 (download)
- NEET/EET Figures (download)
- Exams and Assessments (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Damara School (48.1)
- Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit, Elm Road Centre (45.2)
- Emmanuel Christian School (37.5)
- Senior Tutorial Centre (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- 66.70
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 40 | 66.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 40 | 73.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 40 | 68.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 40 | 68.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 40 | 57.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 37 | 31 | 6 | 40 | 59.50 |
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