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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EB

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
359
Ages
3-11
FSM
58.5%
Capacity
430
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
48.0%
Writing
46.0%
Maths
48.0%
RWM Combined
27.0%

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About The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 359 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EB | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2021 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Oct 2019 — Inadequate
  5. Sept 2014 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Bishops Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

What is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy's latest exam results?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy located?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP24 1EB).
How many pupils attend The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy has around 359 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy with other schools?
View The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.