The Thetford Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1LH |
| Phone | 01842754875 |
| Reference Number | 136204 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1305 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.35%
Girls: 51.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 130 | 146 | 276 |
| 8 | 133 | 130 | 263 |
| 9 | 108 | 109 | 217 |
| 10 | 119 | 122 | 241 |
| 11 | 88 | 102 | 190 |
| 12 | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| 13 | 31 | 35 | 66 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.7% |
| White, Other | 24.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-05-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-11-28 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-07-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-03-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-10-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-05-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Drake Primary School
Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW |
0.41 miles |
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Admirals Academy
Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT |
0.42 miles |
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Raleigh Infant Academy
Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2JT |
0.42 miles |
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Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT |
0.84 miles |
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB |
1.15 miles |
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Redcastle Family School
St Martin's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU |
1.42 miles |
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Queensway Junior Academy
Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP |
1.53 miles |
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
Queensway, Thetford, IP24 3DR |
1.58 miles |
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Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Lane, Barnham, Nr Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 2NG |
3.52 miles |
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Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thetford Grammar School
|
1.09 miles |
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The Damara School
The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EA |
1.1 miles |