The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 87 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 582
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Rushton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stoke Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Iceni Secondary Academy a selective school?
No. Iceni Secondary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Iceni Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Iceni Secondary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Iceni Secondary Academy?
Iceni Secondary Academy currently has 582 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Iceni Secondary Academy take?
Iceni Secondary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Iceni Secondary Academy?
Iceni Secondary Academy is in Thetford, IP26 4PE, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Iceni Secondary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Iceni Secondary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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