The Damara School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Ms Kate Haley
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.