Wayland Academy
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Thetford, IP25 6BA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 38% in England
1 of 8 in Breckland
Pupils
564
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
5.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 45.3 | 52.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 48% | 63% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 51% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | 0.61 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy · 7.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
- Attleborough Academy · 8.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 44% in England
- Dereham Neatherd High School · 9.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
- Northgate High School · 9.8 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Wymondham College · 9.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- The Thetford Academy · 10.0 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
The neighbourhood
Wayland Academy is in Watton (typical home £237,750, crime low).
What is Wayland Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wayland Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Wayland Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wayland Academy is in the top 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.