Located in Thetford, Diamond Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Diamond Academy currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 53.6% girls. Around 25.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Hammond |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138419 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 271 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 90 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thetford Queensway Community Junior School Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Junior Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Infant School and Nursery, Thetford Queensway , IP24 3DR | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Burrell Humanities School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Musker High School, Thetford Croxton Road , IP24 1LH | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thetford Academy Croxton Road , IP24 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thetford Grammar School Bridge ST , Thetford IP24 3AF | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit Elm Road , IP24 3HL | - not rated | 818 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Elm Road , IP24 3HL | - not rated | 818 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Area Pupil Referral Unit, Elm Road Centre Elm Road , IP24 3HL | - not rated | 818 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.