The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 41%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Dobbing (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Wisbech Academy
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Meadowgate School
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Meadowgate Academy
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The Nene Infant & Nursery School
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On Track Education Wisbech
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Questions parents ask
Is Thomas Clarkson Academy a selective school?
No. Thomas Clarkson Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Clarkson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Clarkson Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Clarkson Academy?
Thomas Clarkson Academy currently has 1,349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Clarkson Academy take?
Thomas Clarkson Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thomas Clarkson Academy?
Thomas Clarkson Academy is in Wisbech, PE13 2SE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Clarkson Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Clarkson Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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