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 |
Wayland Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now being rated as 'Good' in overall effectiveness. The school exhibits a strong culture defined by high expectations and clear structures, contributing to a safe and positive learning environment for students. The collaboration between school leaders and the trust has led to effective pedagogical approaches that enhance pupils' learning experiences. While many aspects of teaching and learning are strong, there are still areas where development is needed, particularly in ensuring teachers help students understand the purpose of their learning tasks.
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 | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Wayland Community High School | |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations and clear structures contribute to a positive school culture.
- Effective collaboration between school leaders and the trust drives improvement.
- Teachers follow a logical curriculum that revisits important knowledge.
- Students with SEND are well-supported and have their needs effectively met.
- Consistent behaviour routines help maintain a respectful and focused learning environment.
- Pupils have access to a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are less developed, with less refined teaching approaches.
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding exist in some areas.
- Not all incidents of unkind behaviour are effectively dealt with, leading to a lack of confidence in staff response.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.4% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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