Raleigh Infant Academy
41%
Capacity
131
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Raleigh Infant Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Breckland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 322 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Raleigh Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Greg Sadler, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Raleigh Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 41 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Raleigh Infant Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Breckland, Raleigh Infant Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Admirals Way, Thetford, Breckland, IP24 2JT |
| Headteacher | Greg Sadler |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.4% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 322 (41% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Admirals Way, Thetford
Breckland, IP24 2JT
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