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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our senior leadership team (sen)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News & Events App (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Brooke Weston Trust Behaviour and Discipline Policy (download)
- Consultation- Admissions Policy 2026/27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Marshland High School (59.3)
- Marshland High School (45.2)
- The Queen's School (45.2)
- Thomas Clarkson Community College (45.2)
- The Wisbech Academy (30.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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