Wayland Academy

Wayland Academy at a glance

Located in Thetford, Norfolk, Wayland Academy is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 548 pupils aged 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 52.0 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 6.7 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 22% of secondary schools nationally.

63% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 79% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.