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Thompson Primary School
School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
83
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. The percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 57%, placing it in the top 70% nationally, though there are no students reaching the higher standard. Limited published data suggests areas for growth, particularly in academic performance, but the school has a supportive environment for families.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 (17 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Location
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52.53300, 0.83363 · IP24 1PY
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144147
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thompson.cee.coop
Frequently asked questions
What is Thompson Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thompson Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Thompson Primary School a good school?
Thompson Primary School scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Thompson Primary School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thompson Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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