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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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