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Wayland Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Inspiration Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Thetford Academy, Hethersett Academy, Hewett Academy, Jane Austen College and King Edward VII Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Finances.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
| 8.9 | Attleborough Academy | |
| 9.6 | Dereham Neatherd High School | |
| 9.8 | Northgate High School | |
| 9.9 | Wymondham College | |
| 10.1 | The Thetford Academy | |
| 10.8 | Old Buckenham High School | |
| 10.8 | Litcham School | |
| 11.6 | Iceni Academy | |
| 12.4 | Wymondham High Academy | |
| 12.8 | Breckland School | |
| 15.2 | Hethersett Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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
No A-level data
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