Thetford Grammar School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Thetford Grammar School, Thetford Burrell
Thetford Grammar School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Thetford Burrell.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Thetford Grammar School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Thetford Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 15 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 33 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 14 (7.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thetford Rail Station, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Interchange (stand a), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 221 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Thetford Grammar School is a private co-educational day school in Thetford, Norfolk, England. The school possibly dates back to the 7th century, which would make it one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Thetford Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with Thetford Grammar School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Thetford Grammar School.
- Next Level Camps LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier Redcastle Holiday Club630m away · Not yet graded
- Traquinas Hub920m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Thetford Grammar School, with their latest published grades:
- Clarence House Thetford - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 7 May 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Traquinas Childcare - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 6 March 2025: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Traquinas Childcare - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 25 March 2025: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- EA Gymnastics - Thetford - Day nursery, 0.5 miles
- Jelly Tots Nursery - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted, 29 June 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
180 pupils
345 places
165 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,559
Applications
8,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
26.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
94
Boys
86
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Thetford Grammar School
How many pupils go to Thetford Grammar School?
Thetford Grammar School has around 180 pupils on roll.
Does Thetford Grammar School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Next Level Camps Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre.
Where is Thetford Grammar School?
Thetford Grammar School is at Bridge ST, Thetford, Thetford Burrell, IP24 3AF.