Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
URN: 140712 • Thetford IP26 4PP
Overview
- Name
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
- URN
- 140712
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damon Finney (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01366728280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hythe Road, Thetford IP26 4PP
Summary
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Thetford, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) and has been operational since April 2014. It is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and aims to provide a supportive environment for all students, regardless of their background.
The school's curriculum is designed to lay a solid foundation in early reading, phonics, writing, and maths, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future education. The teaching approach is evidence-based and carefully sequenced, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the school promotes a Christian ethos, emphasising values such as readiness, respect, and safety, which are integral to the learning experience.
Duchy of Lancaster School encourages collaboration among students, parents, and staff, fostering a sense of unity and support. The school's mission is to provide enriching educational opportunities while instilling a strong moral framework, making it a welcoming place for all families in the community.
The school's curriculum is designed to lay a solid foundation in early reading, phonics, writing, and maths, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future education. The teaching approach is evidence-based and carefully sequenced, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the school promotes a Christian ethos, emphasising values such as readiness, respect, and safety, which are integral to the learning experience.
Duchy of Lancaster School encourages collaboration among students, parents, and staff, fostering a sense of unity and support. The school's mission is to provide enriching educational opportunities while instilling a strong moral framework, making it a welcoming place for all families in the community.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- DUCHY OF LANCASTER LEAFLET (download)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Prospectus and Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- The Trinity Partnership (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 47 | 38 | 105 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 87 | 49 | 38 | 105 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 52 | 48 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 52 | 48 | 105 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 53 | 50 | 105 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 59 | 51 | 105 | 14.50 |
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