Wayland Academy
School Name: Wayland Academy Address: Merton Road, Watton Town/City: Thetford County: Norfolk Postcode: IP25 6BA Country: 100091498233 Telephone Number: 01953 881514 Website: www.inspirationtrust.org/wayland-academy
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: Inspiration Trust Sponsor: Inspiration Trust
Principal: Mr Glen Allott
Capacity: 707
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 540 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.3%
URN: 137949
DfE Number: 926/4031
UKPRN: 10036756
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Breckland (E07000143)
Constituency: Mid Norfolk (E14000816)
Electoral Ward: Watton (E05010263)
Easting & Northing: 591525E, 300203N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 59.63" N 0° 49' 28.49" E
Plus Code: 9F42HR8F+JR
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Claire Bowes - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2024.
- Mr Harry Buscall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2024.
- Mr Dan Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2024.
- Ms Helen Crane - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
- Ms Victoria Dann - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
- Ms Nicola Kester - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
- Ms Sarah Pardon - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 April 2027.
- Ms Emma Tilly - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2026.