Redcastle Family School Catchment Area
Redcastle Family School is a community primary school in Thetford, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 244 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
269
Pupils
244
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Redcastle Family School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Redcastle Family 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.
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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 →Redcastle Family School — School Information
- Full address
- St Martin's Way, Thetford, IP24 3PU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120905
Other Primary Schools in Thetford
If Redcastle Family School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thetford are the next closest alternatives.
Drake Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP24 1JW
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 — Redcastle Family School
Is Redcastle Family School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Redcastle Family School currently has 269 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 244 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Redcastle Family School? ▾
Admission to Redcastle Family 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 Redcastle Family School cover? ▾
Redcastle Family School is a primary school in Thetford, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Redcastle Family School? ▾
Redcastle Family School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.