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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Sparx (other)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Staff & Student Emails (other)
- Music Lessons (other)
- Teacher Training (other)
- March 19th 2025 A Day of Determination and Respect - Celebrating Rugby at Annual Inspiration Trust Secondary Tournament (other)
- Current Vacancies (other)
- My Child At School (other)
- Office 365 (other)
- Parentmail (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Thetford Academy (56.6)
- 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 - 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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