Norwich Road Academy

About Norwich Road Academy

Norwich Road Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 309 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 51.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

309 / 472 (65%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 October 2024

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

Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT

Phone

01842753279

Head Teacher

Julia Miles

Website

www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Norwich Road Academy?

Norwich Road Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Norwich Road Academy have?

Norwich Road Academy has 309 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

58% of pupils at Norwich Road Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Norwich Road Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Norwich Road Academy?

Norwich Road Academy is located at Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT.