The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 102 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 548
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 25.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lucy Austin (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Wayland Academy a selective school?
No. Wayland Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wayland Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wayland Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wayland Academy?
Wayland Academy currently has 548 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wayland Academy take?
Wayland Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wayland Academy?
Wayland Academy is in Thetford, IP25 6BA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wayland Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wayland Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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