Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

About Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 85 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GRACE SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

85 / 105 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hythe Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PP

Phone

01366728280

Executive Headteacher

Damon Finney

Website

https://duchy.demat.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School have?

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.

Where is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is located at Hythe Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PP.