Open Other Secondary Mixed

Wayland Academy

Merton Road, Thetford, IP25 6BA
Part of: INSPIRATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wayland Academy
Thetford, IP25 6BA
548 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
25.10% FSM %
278 Boys
270 Girls
About Wayland Academy

Located in Thetford (IP25 6BA), Wayland Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Norfolk.

It has 548 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Lucy Austin.

Data for Wayland Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Breckland
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Norfolk
Ward Watton
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor INSPIRATION TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036756
URN 137949
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Harry Buscall Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2020 26/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Dent Chair of Local Governing Body 27/06/2025 26/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Bowes Local Governor 13/10/2020 12/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gavin Bulmer Local Governor 08/09/2025 07/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Crane Local Governor 02/03/2022 01/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Victoria Dann Local Governor 06/07/2022 26/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr David Dent Local Governor 08/09/2023 26/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Funck Local Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lindsey O'Neill Local Governor 22/11/2024 21/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Pardon Local Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Rumball Local Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Elected by parents
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0.4 km • Thetford
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3.72 km • Thetford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wayland Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thetford, Norfolk.
Wayland Academy has 548 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Wayland Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Wayland Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Wayland Academy is Ms Lucy Austin.
Wayland Academy is at Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Wayland Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Wayland Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Lucy Austin
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA
01953881514
www.inspirationtrust.org/wayland-academy
Location
IP25 6BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137949
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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