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Thompson Primary School

School Road, Thompson, Thetford, IP24 1PY

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Thetford where 57% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.6%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Dec 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

100.0%

Writing

57.0%

Maths

100.0%

RWM Combined

57.0%

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About Thompson Primary School

Thompson Primary School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 17 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 83 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: School Road, Thetford, IP24 1PY | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thompson Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
Dec 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jan 2015 — Good (predecessor: Thompson Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thompson Primary School

What is Thompson Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thompson Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Thompson Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 17 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Thompson Primary School.

What are Thompson Primary School's latest exam results?

Thompson Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thompson Primary School located?

Thompson Primary School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP24 1PY).

How many pupils attend Thompson Primary School?

Thompson Primary School has around 83 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thompson Primary School with other schools?

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