The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

About The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 359 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.1% 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

359 / 430 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 March 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

Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB

Phone

01842754902

Head Teacher

Heather Madsen

Website

www.bishop.norfolk.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy have?

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy has 359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?

The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is located at Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB.