Queensway Junior Academy
URN: 149636 • Thetford IP24 3DP
Overview
- Name
- Queensway Junior Academy
- URN
- 149636
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Abigail Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01842752387
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillary Road, Thetford IP24 3DP
Summary
Queensway Junior Academy, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 151 pupils, serving a community where 51% of students are eligible for free school meals. The school prioritises values such as respect, resilience, and hard work, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and collective achievement among its students.
The academy offers a vibrant and enriched curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and problem-solving skills. Pupils are encouraged to explore their interests and develop confidence in their abilities, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school also provides various extracurricular activities, including sports and creative workshops, to enhance the learning experience.
Queensway Junior Academy is part of the Inspiration Trust, which supports its mission to build strong foundations for lifelong learning. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and open mornings to foster connections between families and staff, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
The academy offers a vibrant and enriched curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and problem-solving skills. Pupils are encouraged to explore their interests and develop confidence in their abilities, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school also provides various extracurricular activities, including sports and creative workshops, to enhance the learning experience.
Queensway Junior Academy is part of the Inspiration Trust, which supports its mission to build strong foundations for lifelong learning. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and open mornings to foster connections between families and staff, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
Useful links
- Facebook (other)
- Current Vacancies (other)
- October 18th 2024 An Inspiring Week of Live Music across Norfolk and North Suffolk (other)
- December 5th 2024 Carols and Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas with Inspiration Trust Schools (other)
- February 11th 2025 Multiplying Enthusiasm in Maths at Primary Maths Challenge (other)
- March 21st 2025 Super Football Skills on Show at Annual Trust Primary Tournament (other)
- March 27th 2025 Young Pianists Shine in a Day of Musical Excellence (other)
- July 7th 2025 Javelins, Jumps and Races: Primary Athletics Marks Final Primary Sport Event of the Year (other)
- Read more about our school vision (other)
- Read more about our curriculum approach (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 271
- Pupils
- 151
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 51.00
- Open date
- 2023-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 151 | 80 | 71 | 271 | 51.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 164 | 90 | 74 | 271 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 271 |
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