Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

About Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 109 pupils on roll. It is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

109 / 117 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Watton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB

Phone

01953498302

Headteacher

Lisa Hazard

Website

www.greathockhamprimary.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery have?

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery has 109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?

Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is located at Watton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB.