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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Norfolk Web Designers (other)
- Norwich, Norfolk (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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