Question 1

What schools serve Thetford?

Accepted Answer

There are 27 schools in Thetford, Norfolk — including Redcastle Family School, Drake Primary School, Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell, Sheridan House School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Thetford?

Accepted Answer

Thetford has 20 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Thetford?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Thetford, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Thetford schools are set by Norfolk and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Norfolk admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Thetford?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Thetford are set by Norfolk as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Thetford

Primary Schools in Thetford (20)

Redcastle Family School

Drake Primary School

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold

Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Thompson Primary School

Admirals Academy

Norwich Road Academy

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

Raleigh Infant Academy

Watton Junior School

Parker's Church of England Primary Academy

Queensway Junior Academy

Queensway Infant Academy

Secondary Schools in Thetford (3)

The Thetford Academy

Wayland Academy

Iceni Secondary Academy

Other Schools in Thetford (4)

Sheridan House School

The Pinetree School

The Damara School

Compass Community School Eld Park