Thompson Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thompson Primary School
Address: School Road, Thompson
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 1PY
Telephone Number: 01953 483271
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Co-Operative Education East
Sponsor: Co-Operative Education East Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Gamble
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 93 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.6%

Location and administration

URN: 144147
DfE Number: 926/5218
UKPRN: 10064491
UPRN: 100091497385
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: Mid Norfolk (E14001365)
Electoral Ward: All Saints & Wayland (E05010237)

Easting & Northing: 592294E, 296565N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 32' 1.06" N 0° 50' 1.7" E
Plus Code: 9F42GRMM+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Caston Church of England Primary Academy (3.3km)
  2. Wayland Academy (3.7km)
  3. Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School (4.1km)
  4. Watton Junior School (4.3km)
  5. Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery (4.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Matt Aldrich - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Miss Mia Bennett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Clark - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Mr Gareth Eagle - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Mr Gareth Eagle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 May 2026.
  • Mrs Marie Hales - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Meek - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ms Kirsty Mitchell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ms Julie Montagner - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Proudfoot - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Laurie Smith - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Xavier - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.