The Thetford Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Thetford Academy
Address: Croxton Road
Town/City: Thetford
County: Norfolk
Postcode: IP24 1LH
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: 2050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1398 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.5%

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
UPRN: 100091497231
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
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. Compass Community School Eld Park (1.9km)
  9. Redcastle Family School (2.3km)
  10. Queensway Junior Academy (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

  • Ms Tanya Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr Jeremy Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Darren Hollingsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Jane James - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Katherine Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Mrs Kimberly Pallett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 January 2027.
  • Ms Claire Tilbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Wilby - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2029.