Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Name: Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School Address: The Oaks, Ashill, Ashill Vc Primary School Town/City: Thetford County: Norfolk Postcode: IP25 7AP Telephone Number: 01760 440403 Website: www.ashillschool.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Dan Pickard
Capacity: 109
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 109 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%
URN: 121026
DfE Number: 926/3003
UKPRN: 10079250
UPRN: 100091613459
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Ashill (E05010238)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)
Easting & Northing: 588759E, 304346N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 17.03" N 0° 47' 10.26" E
Plus Code: 9F42JQ3P+VF
DfE Record: View record
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