Drake Primary School Catchment Area
Drake Primary School is a community primary school in Thetford, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
411
Pupils
420
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Drake Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Drake Primary School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Drake Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JW
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120995
Other Primary Schools in Thetford
If Drake Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thetford are the next closest alternatives.
Redcastle Family School Catchment Area
Community school · IP24 3PU
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · IP25 7AP
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · IP26 4DB
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP24 3TN
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP26 4PP
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP26 5NB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Drake Primary School
Is Drake Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Drake Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Drake Primary School? ▾
Admission to Drake Primary School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Drake Primary School cover? ▾
Drake Primary School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Drake Primary School? ▾
Drake Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.