Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
URN: 145209 • Thetford IP24 1PB
Overview
- Name
- Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 145209
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Hazard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01953498302
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watton Road, Thetford IP24 1PB
Summary
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a mixed academy converter catering to 109 pupils, with a capacity of 117. The school prides itself on being a small, vibrant village school where children are encouraged to be enthusiastic and motivated learners. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision of being Creative, Caring, and Daring, fostering an inclusive environment that supports every child to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Great Hockham is designed to be relevant and engaging, with a strong emphasis on nurturing individual needs. The school promotes high expectations for all students, teaching values of kindness, tolerance, and mutual respect. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education, with various opportunities for engagement, including open mornings and regular newsletters.
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. The school community is characterized by a strong sense of belonging, where diversity is embraced, and fairness is prioritized to meet the unique needs of each student.
The curriculum at Great Hockham is designed to be relevant and engaging, with a strong emphasis on nurturing individual needs. The school promotes high expectations for all students, teaching values of kindness, tolerance, and mutual respect. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education, with various opportunities for engagement, including open mornings and regular newsletters.
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. The school community is characterized by a strong sense of belonging, where diversity is embraced, and fairness is prioritized to meet the unique needs of each student.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 117
- Pupils
- 109
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 109 | 56 | 53 | 117 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 110 | 53 | 57 | 117 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 59 | 53 | 117 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 59 | 53 | 117 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | 53 | 47 | 117 | 5.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 98 | 52 | 46 | 117 | 4.40 |
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