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Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy, Wisbech
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Thomas Clarkson Academy

Corporation Road, Wisbech, PE13 2SE

A Good-rated secondary school in Wisbech.

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Pupils
1,349
Ages
11-18
FSM
41.0%
Attainment 8
37.3
Ofsted
Good
Jan 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
37.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.2%
Basics 9-5
27.5%

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
14.1%
EBacc APS
3.05
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
9.0%
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
27.45
A*-A Grades
17.0%
A*-B Grades
32.0%
AAB+ %
21.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 53 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy is a secondary school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 73 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. The school has around 1,349 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Corporation Road, Wisbech, PE13 2SE | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Clarkson Academy

What is Thomas Clarkson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Clarkson Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Thomas Clarkson Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 73 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Thomas Clarkson Academy.
What are Thomas Clarkson Academy's latest exam results?
Thomas Clarkson Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thomas Clarkson Academy located?
Thomas Clarkson Academy is a secondary school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire (PE13 2SE).
How many pupils attend Thomas Clarkson Academy?
Thomas Clarkson Academy has around 1,349 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thomas Clarkson Academy with other schools?
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