SecondaryData as of May 2026

Iceni Secondary Academy

Stoke Road, Methwold, Thetford, IP26 4PE

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Thetford.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

582

Ages

11-16

FSM

22.3%

Attainment 8

38.9

Ofsted

Requires improvement

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

38.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.7%

Basics 9-5

37.1%

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

42.2%

EBacc APS

3.48

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

25.0%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Iceni Secondary Academy

Iceni Secondary Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 91 responses), 46% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 582 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Stoke Road, Thetford, IP26 4PE | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
Jul 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Iceni Secondary Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Iceni Secondary Academy

What is Iceni Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Iceni Secondary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about Iceni Secondary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 91 responses): 46% of parents would recommend Iceni Secondary Academy.

What are Iceni Secondary Academy's latest exam results?

Iceni Secondary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Iceni Secondary Academy located?

Iceni Secondary Academy is a secondary school in Thetford, Norfolk (IP26 4PE).

How many pupils attend Iceni Secondary Academy?

Iceni Secondary Academy has around 582 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Iceni Secondary Academy with other schools?

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