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Redcastle Family School

Goodgraded 15/11/2022Ages 3–11269 pupilsDoes not apply
Thetford, IP24 3PU
Norfolk

Redcastle Family School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Thetford, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 269 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2022, Redcastle Family School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Thetford can view Redcastle Family School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Thetford (IP24 3PU), Redcastle Family School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 15/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS87%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals33.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language30.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)4%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Thetford
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy0.4 miCompass Community School Eld Park0.5 miQueensway Junior AcademyInadequate · 0.4 miThe Pinetree SchoolGood · 0.5 miQueensway Infant AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.4 miThetford Grammar School0.4 mi
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