How many pupils does Admirals Academy have?

Admirals Academy has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Admirals Academy's Ofsted rating?

Admirals Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).

How does Admirals Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Admirals Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Admirals Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Admirals Academy is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Admirals Academy?

Admirals Academy is located at Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT.

Admirals Academy

Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT

Good

Inspected 12 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

227

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Admirals Academy

Admirals Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 227 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 227 / 360 (63%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.4%

Free school meals

32.8%

EAL

6.6%

SEN support

24.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

12.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

20.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

9.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£45,133

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,911 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,040

Spend per pupil

£6,432

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT
Phone: 01842753993
Head Teacher: Greg Sadler
Website: www.admiralsacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Admirals Academy?: Admirals Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Admirals Academy have?: Admirals Academy has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Admirals Academy's Ofsted rating?: Admirals Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).
How does Admirals Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Admirals Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Admirals Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Admirals Academy is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Admirals Academy?: Admirals Academy is located at Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT.

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