Iceni Secondary Academy

About Iceni Secondary Academy

Iceni Secondary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 582 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 (2025/26). 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

582 / 745 (78%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

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

Stoke Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE

Phone

01366728333

Principal

Richard Rushton

Website

https://icenisecondary.attrust.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Iceni Secondary Academy?

Iceni Secondary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Iceni Secondary Academy have?

Iceni Secondary Academy has 582 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Iceni Secondary Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Iceni Secondary Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 in 2025/26.

Is Iceni Secondary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Iceni Secondary Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.

Where is Iceni Secondary Academy?

Iceni Secondary Academy is located at Stoke Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE.