# The Pinetree School — Thetford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** James Rice

## Contact

- **Address:** Staniforth Rd, Thetford IP24 3LH
- **Phone:** 01842 752756
- **Website:** https://www.pinetreeschool.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/thetford/the-pinetree-school-14775

## About

The Pinetree School provides a safe, supportive and personalised learning environment. We believe that all young people have the right to be healthy, happy and safe, to be respected and to have high aspirations for their future.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Our Son: We've been truly impressed with the support and care provided by the staff at The Pinetree School. Their focus on raising aspirations and unlocking potential has been a game-changer for our son. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the Duke of Edinburgh program has been a fantastic experience for him. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send him to Pinetree. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Safe and Supportive Environment: As a parent, it's been reassuring to know that our child is in a safe and supportive environment at The Pinetree School. The staff are dedicated to helping students overcome their challenges, and the school's values of respect and inclusivity really shine through. The sports facilities are also top-notch, and our child has loved participating in the sports day events. We're so grateful to have found a school that truly cares about our child's well-being. *(Jun 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: We had a mixed experience with The Pinetree School. On the one hand, the staff were very supportive and helped our child to overcome some significant challenges. However, we felt that the school could have done more to engage with us as parents and keep us informed about our child's progress. Additionally, the school's focus on SEMH can be a bit overwhelming at times, and we felt that our child sometimes struggled to catch up with their peers in other areas. We're grateful for the support our ch… *(Mar 2020)*

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