Admirals Academy, Thetford
Admirals Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Thetford, part of Eastern Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 17 schools in Thetford with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Capacity
- 63% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Admirals Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Admirals Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Admirals Academy
Across Norfolk, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Norfolk lodged 64 appeals against primary school offers; 51 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Admirals Academy are Raleigh Infant Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Drake Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 52% maths); Norwich Road Academy (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 72% maths); and The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 48% reading, 48% maths).
Admirals Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Raleigh Infant AcademyDrake Primary SchoolNorwich Road AcademyThe Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
The trust
Admirals Academy is one of 12 schools run by Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
32.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 37 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 19 (9.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thetford Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mountbatten Close (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 132 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Admirals Academy issued 30 suspensions, 13.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils flourish at Admirals Academy. They are proud of their school. They feel safe and confident to be themselves. Pupils strive to embody the school's values of aspiration, respect and kindness.
Pupils actively make their school a special place to learn. They share ideas for developing the school with regular pupil-led assemblies. All pupils, including for those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), know that staff value their opinion and voice.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a clear and consistent vision that is shared by all. With the trust, they are committed to creating a climate where everyone's well-being is given high regard. As a result, they have built a stable, effective team with a determination to provide the best possible outcomes for pupils.
The school has carefully considered the important knowledge that pupils should learn. High-quality training enables teachers to deliver the curriculum consistently. This curriculum is ambitious for pupils, including for those pupils with SEND.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
25.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 65% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
21.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Admirals Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Admirals Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Admirals Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
226 pupils
359 places
133 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thetford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thetford
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
201
Total Pupils
99
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,680
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,533
Per pupil
£1083k
Total funding
£78k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
12.1%
Persistent absence
232
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Admirals Academy
Questions parents ask about Admirals Academy
What are SATs results like at Admirals Academy?
Of the pupils at Admirals Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Admirals Academy's Ofsted rating?
Admirals Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2022 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Admirals Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Admirals Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Admirals Academy?
Admirals Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 359 places.
How big are the classes at Admirals Academy?
Classes at Admirals Academy average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Admirals Academy?
Admirals Academy has around 201 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Admirals Academy?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Admirals Academy in 2024/25. 12.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Admirals Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Admirals Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Admirals Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Admirals Academy?
Admirals Academy is at Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)