Wayland Academy

About Wayland Academy

Wayland Academy is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 548 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 (2025/26). 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

548 / 750 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 July 2023

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

Merton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA

Phone

01953881514

Principal

Lucy Austin

Website

www.inspirationtrust.org/wayland-academy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wayland Academy?

Wayland Academy is an academy converter in Thetford, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Wayland Academy have?

Wayland Academy has 548 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wayland Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wayland Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).

How does Wayland Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wayland Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.

Is Wayland Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wayland Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is Wayland Academy?

Wayland Academy is located at Merton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA.