SchoolScoresAdmirals Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2JT
01842 753993 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Thetford comparisons use the 13 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Thetford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Thetford. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Thetford figures pool parents at the Thetford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Thetford. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Raleigh Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Drake Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 2 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwich Road Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bishop's CofE Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redcastle Family School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensway Junior Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queensway Infant Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Admirals Academy's Ofsted rating?
Admirals Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2024.
How did Admirals Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Admirals Academy?
85% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Admirals Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145028.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.