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Wayland Academy
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 11–16548 pupilsDoes not apply
Wayland Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Thetford, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 548 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2023, Wayland Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 46 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Thetford can view Wayland 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 11/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.0%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.5England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths63%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Thetford
All schools in Thetford →Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miWatton Junior School0.4 miParker's Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 1.6 miThompson Primary School2.3 miAshill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 3.1 mi
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