Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

The Oaks, Thetford, IP25 7AP
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Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thetford, IP25 7AP
109 Pupils
109 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.00% FSM %
51 Boys
58 Girls
About Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Thetford, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 109 pupils on roll. School capacity: 109. Current headteacher: Dan Pickard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Breckland
Parliamentary Constituency South West Norfolk
Ward Ashill
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079250
URN 121026
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Kimberley Martin Chair of Governors 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Rosemary Norton Chair of Governors 17/10/2021 16/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Johanne Bolver Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mrs Sophie Barnard Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jo Boote Governor 22/09/2021 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Weiwei Cossey Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Amy Crawley Governor 21/09/2025 21/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Creasey Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Dack Governor 18/07/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Robbie Fulcher Governor 12/10/2021 31/03/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Claire Jeens Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Mawditt Governor 12/05/2023 11/05/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
2.48 km • Thetford
Other
Watton Junior School
4.33 km • Thetford
Other
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
4.59 km • Thetford
Other
Wayland Academy
4.98 km • Thetford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Thetford, Norfolk.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 109 pupils, with a capacity of 109.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mr Dan Pickard.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at The Oaks, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7AP, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Dan Pickard
The Oaks, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7AP
01760440403
www.ashillschool.co.uk
Location
IP25 7AP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 121026
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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