Wayland Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Merton Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6BA |
| Phone | 01953881514 |
| Reference Number | 137949 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 548 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.73%
Girls: 49.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 58 | 116 |
| 8 | 55 | 55 | 110 |
| 9 | 53 | 54 | 107 |
| 10 | 54 | 54 | 108 |
| 11 | 58 | 49 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.8% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-09-26 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 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 |
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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
West Road, Watton, West Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU |
0.25 miles |
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Watton Junior School
Brandon Road, West Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL |
0.41 miles |
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Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Pound Hill, Saham Toney, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7HP |
1.56 miles |
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Thompson Primary School
School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY |
2.31 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW |
2.44 miles |
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Caston Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Caston, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DD |
2.63 miles |
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Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Oaks, Ashill, Ashill Vc Primary School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP |
3.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |