Schools in Thetford
There are 27 schools in Thetford on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 20 primary and 3 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Thetford (20)
- Admirals AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 2JT
- Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IP25 7AP
- Drake Primary SchoolCommunity school · IP24 1JW
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP26 4PP
- Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, FeltwellVoluntary controlled school · IP26 4DB
- Elveden Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · IP24 3TN
- Great Hockham Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter · IP24 1PB
- Norwich Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 2HT
- Parker's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP25 7HP
- Queensway Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 3DR
- Queensway Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 3DP
- Raleigh Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 2JT
- Redcastle Family SchoolCommunity school · IP24 3PU
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryAcademy converter · IP25 6SW
- The Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 1EB
- The Norman Church of England Primary School, NorthwoldAcademy converter · IP26 5NB
- Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP25 7LF
- Thompson Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP24 1PY
- Watton Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IP25 6AL
- Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IP25 6AU
Secondary schools in Thetford (3)
- Iceni Secondary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP26 4PE
- The Thetford AcademyAcademy sponsor led · IP24 1LH
- Wayland AcademyAcademy converter · IP25 6BA
Other phases in Thetford (4)
- Compass Community School Eld ParkOther independent special school · IP24 1EF
- Sheridan House SchoolOther independent special school · IP26 5LQ
- The Damara SchoolOther independent special school · IP24 2EA
- The Pinetree SchoolFree schools alternative provision · IP24 3LH
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Thetford?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 27 open schools with a Thetford address (as of 5 June 2026), including 20 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Thetford guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Thetford?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.