The Pinetree School is an alternative provision free school in Thetford, Norfolk, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 37 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 37 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katrina Warren (Headteacher Designate)
- Part of
- Unity Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 73% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Norfolk
- School reference (URN)
- 139665
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Norfolk council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Redcastle Family School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- The Damara School Independent · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Compass Community School Eld Park Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Norfolk: Autism (31) · Moderate learning (23) · SEMH (22) · Speech and language (20) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (13) · PMLD (11) · Multi-sensory (11) · Vision (10) · Physical (10) · Dyslexia and SpLD (9)
Questions about The Pinetree School
How do I get a place at The Pinetree School?
Places at The Pinetree School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Norfolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Pinetree School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Pinetree School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Pinetree School?
Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH, in Norfolk.
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