Open State Primary Mixed

Drake Primary School

Fairfields, Thetford, IP24 1JW
411 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.40% FSM %
211 Boys
200 Girls
About Drake Primary School

Drake Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Louise Clements McLeod.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 Thetford Boudica
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080108
URN 120995
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Holden Cook Chair of Governors 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ngaire Alexander Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Tim Barker Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Matthew Carnaby Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2028 Elected by parents
Samantha Chapman Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Romina Durigon Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jade Gooch Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Louise McLeod Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jammar Prince Governor 19/10/2023 11/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Tamsin Robertson Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Drake Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Thetford, Norfolk.
Drake Primary School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Drake Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Drake Primary School is Miss Louise Clements McLeod.
Drake Primary School is at Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JW, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Drake Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Drake Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Louise Clements McLeod
Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 120995
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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