Thomas Clarkson Academy

URN: 137867 • Wisbech PE13 2SE

Overview

Name
Thomas Clarkson Academy
URN
137867
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Dobbing (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01945585237
Website
Visit
Address
Corporation Road, Wisbech PE13 2SE

Summary

Thomas Clarkson Academy, located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,349 students and a capacity for 1,440. The academy is part of the Brooke Weston Trust and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

The admissions process for Year 7 in September 2026 requires parents to apply through the Cambridgeshire County Council. The published admission number for this intake is 240, and priority is given to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan), looked after children, and siblings of current students, among other criteria. The academy serves a local community, with specific catchment area primary schools listed for reference.

For further information on admissions and the curriculum, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the Cambridgeshire County Council's Admissions Team. The academy is dedicated to fostering a positive learning atmosphere and supporting students in their academic and personal development.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Capacity
1440
Pupils
1349
Boys
665
Girls
684
FSM %
41.00
Open date
2012-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1349 665 684 1440 41.00
2024-09-11 1393 671 722 1440 39.10
2023-09-11 1284 596 688 1440 33.00
2022-09-11 1284 596 688 1440 33.00
2021-09-11 1247 581 666 1440 29.90
2020-09-11 1213 580 633 1440 23.80

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