The Thetford Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Thetford Academy
Address: Croxton Road
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 1LH
Country: 100091497231
 Telephone Number: 01842 754875
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Inspiration Trust
Sponsor: Inspiration Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Dr Michael Fordham
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1161 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 136204
DfE Number: 926/6910
UKPRN: 10031106
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14000952)
Electoral Ward: Thetford Boudica (E05010258)

Easting & Northing: 587527E, 284635N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 25' 41.38" N 0° 45' 24.85" E
Plus Code: 9F42CQH4+7Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Drake Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Admirals Academy (0.7km)
  3. Raleigh Infant Academy (0.7km)
  4. Norwich Road Academy (1.4km)
  5. Thetford Grammar School (1.8km)
  6. The Damara School (1.8km)
  7. The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy (1.9km)
  8. Redcastle Family School (2.3km)
  9. Diamond Academy (2.5km)
  10. Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery (2.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Glen Allott - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Ms Tanya Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Lady Kay Fisher - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 February 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr Darren Hollingsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Lisa Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2025.
  • Mrs Kimberly Pallett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 January 2027.
  • Mr Richard Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2025.