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 | 1361 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.6%
Girls: 50.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 147 | 148 | 295 |
| 8 | 132 | 146 | 278 |
| 9 | 140 | 125 | 265 |
| 10 | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| 11 | 122 | 116 | 238 |
| 12 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| 13 | 18 | 28 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.3% |
| White, Other | 25.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| 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 Report Date | 2025-05-16 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Drake Primary School
Fairfields, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JW |
0.41 miles |
|
Admirals Academy
Admirals Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT |
0.42 miles |
|
Raleigh Infant Academy
Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2JT |
0.42 miles |
|
Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT |
0.84 miles |
|
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB |
1.15 miles |
|
Redcastle Family School
St Martin's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3PU |
1.42 miles |
|
Queensway Junior Academy
Hillary Road, Thetford, IP24 3DP |
1.53 miles |
|
Queensway Infant Academy
Queensway, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3DR |
1.58 miles |
|
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Lane, Barnham, Nr Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 2NG |
3.52 miles |
|
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thetford Grammar School
|
1.09 miles |
|
The Damara School
The Maltings, Raymond Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EA |
1.1 miles |
|
Compass Community School Eld Park
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EF |
1.16 miles |