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The Thetford Academy
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LH, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.9 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,361
Capacity
2,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.4, placing it in the top 69% nationally. While 76% of students progress to university, it's important to note that none enter top-third institutions, and only 59% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 76% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (165 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child feels safe
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Progress is communicated
77%
My child is happy
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
69%
School keeps me informed
65%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.3%
White Other25.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.42753, 0.75673 · IP24 1LH
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136204
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thethetfordacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thetford Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Thetford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2020.
Is The Thetford Academy a good school?
The Thetford Academy scores 31.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Thetford Academy?
Based on 165 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Thetford Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Thetford Academy in GCSEs?
The Thetford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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