St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Thetford, IP25 6SW · Norfolk · primary school
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148th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the iRock club, play Cross Country, Football, and Bowling, and attend Music and Drumming Workshops, Mindfulness Yoga, Dance and Drama, and iRock Concerts. Trips include an Upper Key Stage 2 Residential, an Africa Alive visit, Norwich Cathedral, and a Little City visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the residential trips funded for families?
What Ofsted said about St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a vibrant environment where pupils are “happy and safe,” supported by strong staff relationships and a “richer set of wider experiences” through community engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high enthusiasm, with staff forming “caring relationships” that help children feel settled and supported.
- The curriculum is broad and engaging, featuring “enriching experiences” such as outdoor learning, residential trips, and visits to cultural sites like Norwich Cathedral.
- Early years provision is strong, with tailored outdoor areas and play-based activities that effectively develop communication and social skills.
- Reading instruction is effective; staff skilfully support pupils to “decode and blend words,” ensuring a “firm foundation for reading confidently.”
- Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by the ‘Carbrooke Golden Rules’ which promote kindness, politeness, and awareness of others’ feelings.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure pupils produce “high-quality handwriting” and use grammar, punctuation, and spelling “consistently well,” as current standards in writing are sometimes insufficient.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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