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The Thetford Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,260 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In March 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Inspiration Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wayland Academy, Hethersett Academy, Hewett Academy, Jane Austen College and King Edward VII Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | Breckland School | |
| 9.4 | Set Ixworth School | |
| 10.1 | Wayland Academy | |
| 10.7 | Iceni Academy | |
| 11.9 | St Benedict's Catholic School | |
| 12.1 | Bury St Edmunds County High School | |
| 12.2 | Mildenhall College Academy | |
| 12.2 | Thurston Community College | |
| 12.4 | King Edward VI CEVC School | |
| 12.7 | Old Buckenham High School | |
| 12.7 | Sybil Andrews Academy | |
| 12.9 | Attleborough Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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