The Thetford Academy
URN: 136204 • Thetford IP24 1LH
Overview
- Name
- The Thetford Academy
- URN
- 136204
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Fordham (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01842754875
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Croxton Road, Thetford IP24 1LH
Summary
The Thetford Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Thetford, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 1,361 pupils and a capacity of 2,050. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of the world and prepare them for future challenges. The school values academic achievement alongside cultural pursuits, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities in music, art, drama, and sport.
The academy prioritizes character development, fostering values and habits that encourage students to contribute positively to their community. The Thomas Paine Sixth Form, part of the academy, provides a supportive environment for post-16 education, focusing on personalized learning and pastoral care.
Thetford Academy is committed to the holistic development of its students, as evidenced by its recent successes in GCSE and A-Level results. The school actively engages with the local community and promotes a spirit of collaboration through various events and initiatives. For parents considering Thetford Academy for their children, open evenings are scheduled to provide insights into the school's offerings and facilities.
The academy prioritizes character development, fostering values and habits that encourage students to contribute positively to their community. The Thomas Paine Sixth Form, part of the academy, provides a supportive environment for post-16 education, focusing on personalized learning and pastoral care.
Thetford Academy is committed to the holistic development of its students, as evidenced by its recent successes in GCSE and A-Level results. The school actively engages with the local community and promotes a spirit of collaboration through various events and initiatives. For parents considering Thetford Academy for their children, open evenings are scheduled to provide insights into the school's offerings and facilities.
Useful links
- June 30th 2023 Thetford Academy's Underwater Musical Extravaganza is Sensational Success (sen)
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- Admissions (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Wayland Academy (50.4)
- Charles Burrell Humanities School (45.2)
- Rosemary Musker High School, Thetford (45.2)
- Wayland Community High School (45.2)
- Iceni Secondary Academy (42.7)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 2050
- Pupils
- 1361
- Boys
- 675
- Girls
- 686
- FSM %
- 30.70
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1361 | 675 | 686 | 2050 | 30.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1305 | 631 | 674 | 2050 | 29.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1161 | 558 | 603 | 1500 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1161 | 558 | 603 | 1500 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1130 | 553 | 577 | 2050 | 21.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1121 | 565 | 556 | 2050 | 18.10 |
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