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Queensway Junior Academy
Thetford·East of England·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 7–11Co-ed
Queensway Junior Academy is a primary academy in Thetford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Queensway Junior Academy has 24% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 151 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 31.8%, 51% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.1%.
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At Queensway Junior Academy, 24% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
58% met the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths.
Queensway Junior Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Queensway Junior Academy is 31.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Queensway Junior Academy has 151 pupils on roll.
51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Queensway Junior Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Queensway Junior Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Queensway Junior Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
60/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
28/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Thetford Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.