St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

URN: 141721 • Thetford IP25 6SW

Overview

Name
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
URN
141721
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Wheeler (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01953881537
Website
Visit
Address
Church Street, Thetford IP25 6SW

Summary

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery, located in Thetford, Norfolk, serves children aged 2-11 years and operates as a mixed academy converter. With a current enrolment of 231 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 210. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where the values of Respect and Humility are emphasized during the Autumn Term of 2025.

The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, particularly the 'Fruit of the Spirit' from Galatians 5:22-23, which guides the social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development of its students. Daily collective worship and active participation in school governance through the school council are integral to the educational experience. The academy maintains strong ties with the local community and the parish church, enhancing the religious education curriculum.

St Peter and St Paul Academy prioritises safeguarding and the welfare of its students, with established policies and procedures in place. The school encourages open communication with parents and welcomes feedback and involvement from the community to support the children’s learning journey.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
231
Boys
101
Girls
130
FSM %
17.60
Open date
2015-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 231 101 130 210 17.60
2024-09-11 191 88 103 210 17.80
2023-09-11 199 97 102 210 21.60
2022-09-11 199 97 102 210 21.60
2021-09-11 185 94 91 210 25.90
2020-09-11 202 101 101 210 25.00

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