The Thetford Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Thetford, IP24 1LH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
6 of 8 in Breckland
Pupils
1,398
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 38.9 | 42.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 39% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 38% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 | 0.04 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Breckland School · 6.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Ixworth High School · 9.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Wayland Academy · 10.0 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- Iceni Secondary Academy · 10.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 14% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic School · 11.9 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- Bury St Edmunds County High School · 12.0 mi · Report card · Top 44% in England
The neighbourhood
The Thetford Academy is in Thetford Central & East (typical home £222,500, crime average).
What is The Thetford Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Thetford Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Thetford Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Thetford Academy is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.