How many pupils does The Thetford Academy have?

The Thetford Academy has 1,361 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Thetford Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Thetford Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020).

How does The Thetford Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Thetford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Thetford Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Thetford Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is The Thetford Academy?

The Thetford Academy is located at Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH.

The Thetford Academy

Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH

Good

Inspected 4 March 2020

Good

Ofsted

44.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

1,361

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Thetford Academy

The Thetford Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,361 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (2025/26). 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,361 / 2,050 (66%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 March 2020

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

29.8%

Free school meals

32.6%

EAL

5.4%

SEN support

7.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.9

Attainment 8

189 pupils

46.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

19 students

31.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.8%

Overall absence

25.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

85.28

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

26.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£46,770

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,065 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,440

Spend per pupil

£7,901

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH
Phone: 01842754875
Principal: Michael Fordham
Website: https://www.thethetfordacademy.org

Academy Trust

INSPIRATION TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Pastoral & welfare

Education Welfare Officer

PermanentPart timeSalary: Support Staff Pay Scale G: £17,402 to £18,594 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£32,578 - £34,811 full time/full year equivalent)

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Education Support

Cover Supervisor

PermanentFull timeSalary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,949 to £28,149 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£29,542 - £32,046 full time/full year equivalent)

Closes in 3 daysView & apply

Support Staff

Librarian

PermanentFull timeSalary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,949 to £28,149 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£29,542 - £32,046 full time/full year equivalent)

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Thetford Academy?: The Thetford Academy is an academy sponsor led in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does The Thetford Academy have?: The Thetford Academy has 1,361 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Thetford Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Thetford Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 March 2020).
How does The Thetford Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Thetford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.
Is The Thetford Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Thetford Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.
Where is The Thetford Academy?: The Thetford Academy is located at Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH.

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