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Iceni Secondary Academy
Stoke Road, Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.1 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
582
Capacity
745
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.0, this school ranks in the top 83% nationally, indicating solid academic performance in comparison to other institutions. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 46% recommending the school. The school offers a diverse learning environment for 11-16-year-olds, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 42% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child is happy
67%
My child feels safe
64%
School has high expectations
60%
Good range of subjects
59%
Behaviour is good
54%
My child makes good progress
52%
Progress is communicated
48%
I'd recommend this school
46%
School responds to concerns
41%
School supports development
41%
School keeps me informed
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.52748, 0.55651 · IP26 4PE
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN139058
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Iceni Secondary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Iceni Secondary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Iceni Secondary Academy a good school?
Iceni Secondary Academy scores 8.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Iceni Secondary Academy?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Iceni Secondary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Iceni Secondary Academy in GCSEs?
Iceni Secondary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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