How many pupils does Drake Primary School have?

Drake Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Drake Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Drake Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021).

How does Drake Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Drake Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Drake Primary School?

Drake Primary School is located at Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW.

Drake Primary School

Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW

Good

Inspected 16 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

40%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

411

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Drake Primary School

Drake Primary School is a community school in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 411 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 411 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.3%

Free school meals

23.2%

EAL

6.8%

SEN support

8.8%

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)

40%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

11.8%

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.

25.24

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

16.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

18.07

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£40,042

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,929 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

£9,391

Spend per pupil

£8,636

Income per pupil

39%

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: Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW
Phone: 01842762055
Headteacher: Louise Clements McLeod
Website: www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Drake Primary School?: Drake Primary School is a community school in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Drake Primary School have?: Drake Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Drake Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Drake Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021).
How does Drake Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 40% of pupils at Drake Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Drake Primary School?: Drake Primary School is located at Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW.

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