The Pinetree School vs The Damara School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Pinetree School
Thetford
The Damara School
Thetford
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Free schools alternative provision
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Selective
Local Authority
Norfolk
Norfolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
37
32
Capacity
40
32
Occupancy
93%
100%
FSM %
73.0%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Sep 2025