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The Thetford Academy
Goodgraded 04/03/2020Ages 11–191,361 pupilsDoes not apply
The Thetford Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Thetford, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 1,361 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/03/2020, The Thetford Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Thetford can view The Thetford Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/03/2020
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language32.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.4
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
EBacc entry32%
EBacc average point score3.86
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.3
Value added+0.07Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
Retention88%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Thetford
All schools in Thetford →Drake Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAdmirals AcademyGood · 0.4 miRaleigh Infant AcademyGood · 0.4 miNorwich Road Academy0.8 miThe Damara School1.1 miThetford Grammar School1.1 mi
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