Wayland Academy

URN: 137949 • Thetford IP25 6BA

Overview

Name
Wayland Academy
URN
137949
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucy Austin (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01953881514
Website
Visit
Address
Merton Road, Thetford IP25 6BA

Summary

Wayland Academy, located in Thetford, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 548 students and a capacity of 750. As an academy converter, it aims to provide a supportive and enriching learning environment, focusing on long-term educational outcomes that prepare students for future success. The school has been rated "Good" by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.

The academy has celebrated significant academic achievements, with 64% of students achieving grades 9-5 in English and maths in 2025. Additionally, it recorded the second-best progress score in Norfolk in 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of its teaching strategies and curriculum. Wayland Academy offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, fostering personal development and community engagement through events such as musical performances and sports competitions.

Wayland Academy is dedicated to creating a positive school culture that values respect, determination, and community involvement. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop essential life skills. For more information, visit their website at www.inspirationtrust.org/wayland-academy.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Capacity
750
Pupils
548
Boys
278
Girls
270
FSM %
25.10
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 548 278 270 750 25.10
2024-09-11 569 287 282 750 26.40
2023-09-11 540 271 269 707 24.30
2022-09-11 540 271 269 720 24.30
2021-09-11 520 244 276 720 21.30
2020-09-11 526 251 275 900 18.10

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