SecondaryData as of May 2026

Wayland Academy

Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA

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Pupils

548

Ages

11-16

FSM

25.1%

Attainment 8

51.9

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

21.2%

Basics 9-5

63.2%

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

57.5%

EBacc APS

4.88

EBacc 9-5

31.1%

EBacc 9-4

37.7%

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About Wayland Academy

Wayland Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. The school has around 548 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Merton Road, Thetford, IP25 6BA | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jul 2023 — Good
May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wayland Academy

What is Wayland Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wayland Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Wayland Academy's latest exam results?

Wayland Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Wayland Academy located?

Wayland Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP25 6BA).

How many pupils attend Wayland Academy?

Wayland Academy has around 548 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Wayland Academy with other schools?

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