The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 142633 • Thetford IP24 1EB
Overview
- Name
- The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 142633
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorraine Ratcliffe (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01842754902
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Canterbury Way, Thetford IP24 1EB
Summary
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 359 pupils, out of a capacity of 430. The school aims to foster a safe and happy community where children can thrive academically and socially. Its vision emphasizes respect, friendship, and perseverance, encouraging students to aim high and support one another on their learning journeys.
The academy is committed to providing a well-rounded education, with significant efforts made to enhance curriculum planning and staff training. The school utilizes catch-up funding to address identified areas for improvement, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and access resources available on the website for ongoing updates and information.
Bishop's CE Academy values inclusivity and diversity, reflecting its ethos of serving the community. The school’s approach is rooted in Christian principles, promoting a culture where every child is included and can achieve their full potential.
The academy is committed to providing a well-rounded education, with significant efforts made to enhance curriculum planning and staff training. The school utilizes catch-up funding to address identified areas for improvement, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and access resources available on the website for ongoing updates and information.
Bishop's CE Academy values inclusivity and diversity, reflecting its ethos of serving the community. The school’s approach is rooted in Christian principles, promoting a culture where every child is included and can achieve their full potential.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 430
- Pupils
- 359
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 58.50
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 359 | 183 | 176 | 430 | 58.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 383 | 195 | 188 | 430 | 56.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 386 | 193 | 193 | 430 | 44.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 386 | 193 | 193 | 430 | 44.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 213 | 202 | 430 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 421 | 204 | 217 | 400 | 31.60 |
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