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The Thetford Academy

The Thetford Academy, Thetford
Secondary

The Thetford Academy

Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH

A Good-rated secondary school in Thetford.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,361
Ages
11-19
FSM
30.7%
Attainment 8
42.3
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.9%
Basics 9-5
41.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.9%
EBacc APS
3.85
EBacc 9-5
10.1%
EBacc 9-4
15.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.30
A*-A Grades
26.5%
A*-B Grades
45.1%
AAB+ %
31.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 58 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Thetford Academy

The Thetford Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 165 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. The school has around 1,361 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Thetford Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2020 — Good
  3. Dec 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Thetford Academy

What is The Thetford Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Thetford Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about The Thetford Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 165 responses): 76% of parents would recommend The Thetford Academy.
What are The Thetford Academy's latest exam results?
The Thetford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Thetford Academy located?
The Thetford Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP24 1LH).
How many pupils attend The Thetford Academy?
The Thetford Academy has around 1,361 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Thetford Academy with other schools?
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