Redcastle Family School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Redcastle Family School
Address: St Martin's Way
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 3PU
Telephone Number: 01842 752239
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Julian
Capacity: 302
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 277 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 120905
DfE Number: 926/2252
UKPRN: 10072538
UPRN: 10011955803
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Thetford Burrell (E05010259)

Easting & Northing: 586216E, 282760N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 24' 42.38" N 0° 44' 11.77" E
Plus Code: 9F42CP6P+PJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Ann Chrystal - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Ms Yvonne Crossman - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
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  • Mrs Maureen Eade - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mr Jeremy Fletcher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Sian Fraser - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lynne Hobden-Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
  • Mr Peter Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
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  • Mrs Heather Pringle - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
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  • Mrs Victoria Subedi - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Samantha Wakeling - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.