School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Norfolk Private schools

Thetford Grammar School

Bridge ST, Thetford, IP24 3AF

Thetford Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Norfolk, Norfolk, with a published age range of 3-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Thetford Grammar School's all-through model links early years, prep, senior teaching and sixth-form study across a co-educational route from age 3 to 19. Two sites, nearby playing fields and a boarding house elsewhere in the town give the school a distributed character, while day and residential pupils remain part of one long educational journey.

Personalised education is paired with clear academic and personal challenge. The intended experience includes a stimulating curriculum, pastoral care and an international outlook, with early years, prep, senior teaching, sixth-form study and boarding forming connected stages rather than isolated departments. That combination is the useful key to understanding the institution's character.

At the 4 December 2025 progress-monitoring visit, all relevant Standards considered were met. Safeguarding covered early years, the main school and boarding; the boarding-house repairs had been completed in summer 2025; and accommodation, medical provision and arrangements for boarders to prepare food safely were suitable.

Health and safety documentation, centrally monitored risk assessments and proprietor oversight had been strengthened. One boarding house accommodates male and female pupils. No online prospectus is available, so admissions and fees need direct confirmation; the age range, day and boarding model, and sixth-form provision are nevertheless clear.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 26.3% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Norfolk and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Thetford Grammar School, Norfolk, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
35.4
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
3.17
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Norfolk and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Thetford Grammar School, Norfolk, and England. 60 50 40 30 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-19
Headmaster
Mrs Amanda Faye
Pupil roll
180 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Bridge ST, Thetford, Norfolk
Postcode
IP24 3AF

School leadership

Headmaster
Mrs Amanda Faye

School contact

School phone
01842752840

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01842752840

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Check school fees page
Boarding fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
35.4 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.17 EBacc APS
A-level results
26.3% AAB or better
A-level average points
36.27 A-level points per entry

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 4 December 2025

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 4 December 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Thetford Grammar School handle admissions?

Thetford Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Thetford Grammar School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Thetford Grammar School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Thetford Grammar School?

Thetford Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 4 December 2025.