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Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Hythe Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PP, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
85
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 88% parent satisfaction, this primary school provides a supportive environment for children aged 5-11. Although KS2 results show that 47% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, there is room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, the school performs better than 86% of others in the UK for expected outcomes, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Location
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52.52168, 0.54916 · IP26 4PP
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN140712
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteduchy.demat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School a good school?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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