Diamond Academy is a primary school in Thetford, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Diamond Academy currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Vincent |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145027 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 271 |
| Number of Pupils: | 206 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| 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.