The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Canterbury Way
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 1EB
Country: 100091311036
Telephone Number: 01842 754902
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Norwich Education And Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe
Capacity: 430
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 386 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44%

Location and administration

URN: 142633
DfE Number: 926/2118
UKPRN: 10055675
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14000952)
Electoral Ward: Thetford Priory (E05010261)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 586086E, 283460N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 25' 5.17" N 0° 44' 6.3" E
Plus Code: 9F42CP9P+62

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Kate Clements - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Miss Martha Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Rev Tony Heywood - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2025.
  • Ms Gillian Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2025.
  • Lorraine Ratcliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.