Norwich Road Academy
URN: 145029 • Thetford IP24 2HT
Overview
- Name
- Norwich Road Academy
- URN
- 145029
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julia Miles (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01842753279
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norwich Road, Thetford IP24 2HT
Summary
Norwich Road Academy is a mixed primary school located in Thetford, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 309 pupils and a capacity of 472. As part of the Eastern Multi Academy Trust, the school offers a nurturing environment that promotes a love of learning from Nursery through to Year 6. The academy features extensive grounds, including a large sports field, outdoor learning areas, and a well-resourced library, facilitating a range of educational activities beyond the classroom.
The school is committed to fostering strong values and preparing students for life in modern Britain. This includes the promotion of fundamental British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, which are integrated into the curriculum and supported through initiatives like weekly class debates and discussions on current affairs.
Norwich Road Academy values parental involvement and encourages families to engage in their children's educational journey. The dedicated staff aim to support each pupil in achieving their academic potential while also building lasting friendships and memories. Parents are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and community.
The school is committed to fostering strong values and preparing students for life in modern Britain. This includes the promotion of fundamental British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, which are integrated into the curriculum and supported through initiatives like weekly class debates and discussions on current affairs.
Norwich Road Academy values parental involvement and encourages families to engage in their children's educational journey. The dedicated staff aim to support each pupil in achieving their academic potential while also building lasting friendships and memories. Parents are invited to visit the school to learn more about its ethos and community.
Useful links
- Look how PROUD these fabulous Superlearners are standing and how pleased they are! These great young people have been chosen by their teachers for their amazing attitudes in class and approach to learning Well done to them #thenraway #SuperLearners (sen)
- Thursday16OctoberSENCO Coffee Morning9:00am – 10:00am (sen)
- @buryfree (other)
- @NHM_London (other)
- @NorfolkMusicHub (other)
- @norfolkshow (other)
- https://t.co/c3ZgObyuSc (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 309
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 150
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- 2017-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 309 | 159 | 150 | 472 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 339 | 168 | 171 | 472 | 30.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 342 | 178 | 164 | 472 | 26.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 342 | 178 | 164 | 472 | 26.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 322 | 168 | 154 | 472 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 344 | 180 | 164 | 472 | 14.70 |
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