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Wayland Academy
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
548
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 23% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 79% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 69% of schools. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 58%, there may be room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 58% | Top 23% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
White Other11.3%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.56593, 0.82441 · IP25 6BA
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN137949
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wayland Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wayland Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Wayland Academy a good school?
Wayland Academy scores 68.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wayland Academy in GCSEs?
Wayland Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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