Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Thetford (Norfolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We do still have places for children wishing to join Reception in September 2026 and would encourage you to come and see us!
As with mid-year transfers if you are coming to us from another school, all applications must be made through the Norfolk County Council admissions process but wed welcome you for an informal chat and tour of our school - just call or email the School Office. Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form.
Download an application form (pdf) or use our contact form to ask us to send you one. If you apply online, decisions will available on the school admissions website. If you complete a paper application form, we will send you a letter, telling you the decision.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 148151
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bruce Gordon | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Leigh Thorpe | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emma Lindop | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Nicholas Moore | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Katrina Bayliss | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Patricia Precious | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Shaun Childerhouse | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Vanessa Layfield | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ben Cooke | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Darren Williams | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Disney | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Miss Emma Lindop Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Price Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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