The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford, IP24 1EB · Norfolk · primary school
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274th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 564 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.12 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join finger knitting and playground games clubs, play football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 430. 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 pupils? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy requires improvement in the quality of education, but shows good behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
Strengths
- The school starts the day with a focus on learning and has a calm environment.
- Pupils are enthusiastic to come to school and learn, and there is strong support for families to help pupils be in school and on time.
- The school has prioritised attendance, consistent behaviour expectations and teaching core skills, such as reading and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs identified accurately and staff work towards clear targets for these pupils.
Areas to improve
- Pupils' writing is not as strong as their skills in reading and mathematics, because the way they are taught does not enable them to practise writing at length or develop the transcription skills needed for fluent writing.
- Previous weaknesses in teaching mean that many pupils have large gaps in what they should have learned when they were younger in foundation subjects.
- Teachers are working to fill these gaps, but pupils are not achieving as well as they should in these subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 14% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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