Thomas Clarkson Academy

About Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,349 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 (2025/26). 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,349 / 1,440 (94%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE

Phone

01945585237

Principal

Matthew Dobbing

Website

http://www.thomasclarksonacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Clarkson Academy?

Thomas Clarkson Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Thomas Clarkson Academy have?

Thomas Clarkson Academy has 1,349 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Clarkson Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Clarkson Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020).

How does Thomas Clarkson Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thomas Clarkson Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.

Is Thomas Clarkson Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Clarkson Academy is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST.

Where is Thomas Clarkson Academy?

Thomas Clarkson Academy is located at Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE.