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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

Church Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW

Good

Inspected 2 October 2019

Good
Ofsted
52%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
231
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery

St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 231 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 October 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Norfolk →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
231 / 210 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
2 October 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.7%
Free school meals
8.5%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
15.2%
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)

52%
Expected standard (RWM)
4%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
13.6%
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.

9
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
23.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
13.9
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
£41,217
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,113 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£6,421
Spend per pupil
£6,736
Income per pupil
42%
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
Church Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW
Phone
01953881537
Headteacher
Hannah Wheeler

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery have?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 October 2019).
How does St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
52% of pupils at St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery?
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery is located at Church Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW.

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