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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.6 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
359
Capacity
430
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 73%, this primary academy offers a supportive community for families, though it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. While the school ranks in the top 98% for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there is a notable lack of students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% 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 (15 responses)
★★★★★3.5
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Good range of subjects
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
My child feels safe
67%
School supports development
67%
Behaviour is good
60%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
White Other22.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.41747, 0.73491 · IP24 1EB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142633
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bishop.norfolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy scores 4.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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