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Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LF, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
236
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 96% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary and nursery academy stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 88% of respondents recommending the school. However, only 18% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 96% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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52.62834, 0.90226 · IP25 7LF
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141192
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thomasbullock.dneat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy a good school?
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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