Wayland Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressMerton Road, IP25 6BA
URN137949

School Census

Total 576
Girls/Boys 286/290
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.7%/50.3%
% pupils where English not first language 19.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 147
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/07/2023 Good
22/05/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 11/07/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/05/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.30%
Entering EBacc 48.10%
EBacc average point score 4.19
Progress 8 0.61
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc 61%
EBacc average point score 4.17
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.61
Progress 8 0.56

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications125
As first preference107
As second preference12
As third preference6
Total Offers Made109
first preference offers107
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications123
As first preference109
As second preference8
As third preference6
Total Offers Made112
first preference offers109
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications124
As first preference107
As second preference9
As third preference8
Total Offers Made114
first preference offers107
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications124
As first preference113
As second preference8
As third preference3
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers113
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications123
As first preference110
As second preference8
As third preference5
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers110
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications117
As first preference98
As second preference13
As third preference6
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers98
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications103
As first preference87
As second preference10
As third preference6
Total Offers Made93
first preference offers87
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications114
As first preference99
As second preference9
As third preference5
Total Offers Made101
first preference offers99
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications114
As first preference100
As second preference4
As third preference10
Total Offers Made103
first preference offers100
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications139
As first preference123
As second preference10
As third preference6
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers122
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications102
As first preference94
As second preference3
As third preference5
Total Offers Made97
first preference offers94
second preference offers1
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree44%
disagree7%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree41%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree35%
agree44%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree15%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
not applicable59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree51%
disagree13%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree44%
agree26%
disagree11%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree30%
agree35%
disagree20%
strongly disagree15%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree45%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree47%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree34%
agree46%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree55%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree40%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree31%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree2%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes81%
no19%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.4%
any other white background ethnic origin11.1%
indian ethnic origin1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81.6%
any other white background ethnic origin12.3%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

(0.13 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: West Road, , IP25 6AU

Watton Junior School

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Brandon Road, , IP25 6AL