Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell, Thetford
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Thetford. It has a Christian religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 17 schools in Thetford with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell in detail
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell in its own words
In its own words: "Our school brochure is also available via the link on the homepage if you would like a fuller overview of what we offer. If you are considering Edmund de Moundeford for your child, we understand that choosing the right school is a very important decision."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to welcome you to our school community and to share a little of what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. We are proud to be a school judged Good by Ofsted in 2013, 2017 and 2022, and we remain fully committed to continuous improvement and high standards for every child."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell are Iceni Primary Academy (2.1 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths); Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 53% reading, 60% maths); Weeting Church of England Primary School (4 miles, Good, 53% reading, 47% maths); and Lakenheath Community Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 55% reading, 71% maths).
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Iceni Primary AcademyDuchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolWeeting Church of England Primary SchoolLakenheath Community Primary School
Who goes there
5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) 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 Entrance1, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is school (adjacent), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell issued 7 suspensions, 4.5 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
25.6%
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 62% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 65% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.2
Avg class size
31.3
KS2
5
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell.
- Premier WAC Edmund De MounderfordAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell is in Norfolk; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 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
Your chances of a place at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
155 pupils
210 places
55 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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
83
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,368
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,550
Per pupil
£1006k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.3%
Persistent absence
150
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell
What are SATs results like at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Of the pupils at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell's Ofsted rating?
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
No fixed boundary. When Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Classes at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell has around 156 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell in 2024/25. 11.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier WAC Edmund De Mounderford (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 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 Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell?
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell is at The Beck, Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4DB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)