How many pupils does The Pinetree School have?

The Pinetree School has 39 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Pinetree School's Ofsted rating?

The Pinetree School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

Is The Pinetree School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Pinetree School is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Pinetree School?

The Pinetree School is located at Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH.

The Pinetree School

Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools alternative provision

Type

About The Pinetree School

The Pinetree School is a free school alternative provision in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 39 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. 73% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Free schools alternative provision
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 39 / 40 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

73%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

5.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

4.44

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£45,361

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,689 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£24,590

Spend per pupil

£25,333

Income per pupil

53%

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: Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH
Phone: 01842752756
Headteacher Designate: Katrina Warren
Website: www.pinetreeschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Pinetree School?: The Pinetree School is a free school alternative provision in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Pinetree School have?: The Pinetree School has 39 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Pinetree School's Ofsted rating?: The Pinetree School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
Is The Pinetree School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Pinetree School is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Pinetree School?: The Pinetree School is located at Staniforth Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH.

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