Norwich Road Academy

School Name: Norwich Road Academy
Address: Norwich Road
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 2HT
Telephone Number: 01842 753279
Website: www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Julia Miles
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 317 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.7%

URN: 145029
DfE Number: 926/2182
UKPRN: 10064656
UPRN: 100091497798
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: Thetford Castle (E05010260)

Easting & Northing: 587144E, 283331N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 24' 59.7" N 0° 45' 1.97" E
Plus Code: 9F42CQ82+J6

DfE Record: View record

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