The Damara School
Thetford, Norfolk, East of England · IP24 2EA
Tucked away in Thetford, The Damara School is an independent, co-educational school that operates on a notably intimate scale, with around 27 pupils on its roll. A setting this small places it firmly among the tiniest of independent schools, where pupils are likely to be known individually rather than as faces in a crowd. The school is non-denominational and admits children from age 11, with families able to apply through 11+ entry. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by headteacher Ms Kate Haley.
27
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 27
- Location
- Thetford, Norfolk, East of England
- Website
- www.lotustrust.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Kate Haley
Teaching & academics
Entry at age 11 is via the 11+, and the school's exceptionally small roll means teaching takes place in very small groups. Families drawn to close, personalised attention rather than the bustle of a large institution will find the scale here distinctive.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small independent school in Thetford for families who value a close-knit, individual environment over size and scale.
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The Damara School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Damara School located?
The Damara School is located at The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, IP24 2EA.
What type of school is The Damara School?
The Damara School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend The Damara School?
The Damara School has approximately 27 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.