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The Thetford Academy

The Thetford Academy
Croxton Road
Thetford
Norfolk
England
IP241LH

📞 phone: 01842 754875

principal: Dr Michael Fordham

🌍 web: www.thethetfordacademy.org

1305 pupils mixed gender
2050 pupils capacity: 64% full

631 boys 48%

674 girls 52%

Last updated:

Secondary — Academy sponsor led

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
136204
Education phase
Secondary
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Establishment #
6910
Open date
1. September 2010
Reason open
New Provision
OSGB coordinates
Easting: 587527, Northing: 284635
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 52.428, Longitude: 0.75673
Accepting pupils
11—19 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Ofsted last inspection
4. March 2020
Region › Const. › Ward
East of England › South West Norfolk › Thetford Boudica
SEN priorities
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Sen2
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Sen3
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Free school meals %
29.10
Trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Learning provider ref #
10031106

School governors

  • Mr Darren Hollingsworth, Local Governor
    (1. September 2019—31. August 2027)
  • Ms Lisa Long, Local Governor
    (15. June 2021—14. June 2025)
  • Mr Glen Allott, Local Governor
    (17. March 2022—12. September 2024)
  • Ms Tanya Blake, Local Governor
    (17. March 2022—16. March 2026)
  • Mrs Kimberly Pallett, Local Governor
    (3. January 2023—2. January 2027)
  • Ms Jane James, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (1. September 2023—31. August 2027)
  • Mr Jeremy Fletcher, Local Governor
    (11. October 2023—10. October 2027)
  • Ms Katherine Jones, Local Governor
    (13. May 2024—12. May 2028)
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