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Queensway Infant Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Queensway
 Thetford
 Norfolk IP24 3DR
Telephone: 01842 753163

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Established: 2023
History: This school arose from Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
Trust: Inspiration Trust
Sponsor: Inspiration Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Abigail Wright (since February 2025)
Previous Headteacher: Peter Bloomfield
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 6.89 / 3.61
Non-teaching Staff*: 5.01
Number of pupils: 101
Pupils Per Teacher: 14.7
Sex: Mixed (47% boys / 53% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 43.80% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 15.9% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 31.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.1%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 8.9km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Norfolk
Constituency: South West Norfolk
Electoral Ward: Thetford Burrell
School Number: 9262250

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 12th May 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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