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Wayland Academy
- Secondary
- Watton IP25 6BA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn through well-established pedagogical teaching approaches.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well and treat each other with respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are trained in how to help pupils read in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers follow leaders' plans, teaching subjects logically.
Strengths and Challenges: Some aspects of teaching are still developing.
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides opportunities like Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Communication: School communicates through regular updates and meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents’ views are used to inform school decisions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented new approaches improving various subjects.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with incidents of unkind behavior when reported.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vigilant in keeping pupils safe with measures like dedicated phone number.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of activities, including sports clubs and school productions.
Career Counselling Services: Provides information on further education and careers effectively.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils supported well, accessing same curriculum as others.
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About Us
Wayland Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 569 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Facebook is already "ancient," in fact, it is older than our Year 7 children who started at the Academy in September.
Although young people have the world at their fingertips, they also need new skill sets if they are to live and achieve in a setting that is always changing.
Similar to the digital world, education is still evolving quickly thanks to the addition of new standards and performance criteria.
At Wayland Academy Norfolk, we take a deliberate approach to change rather than looking for fast fixes or automatic reactions.
At the Academy, we have a firm understanding of our core values: prioritising students, facilitating achievement, and developing crucial life skills.
Innovation is needed for all of this from students, instructors, and leaders.
Students must be prepared to change as the world around them does, just like the Academy.
We must help pupils understand that creativity is not dependent on technology, though.
This method will assist in preparing students for the most recent curriculum revisions, which demand that they have a deeper comprehension of a subject than ever.
We think that only if children feel comfortable, secure, and free to explore will they be able to realise their full potential.
Our main goal is to provide a setting where students may concentrate on their top goals, such as learning, making friends, and becoming ready for life after the Academy.
We encourage this investigation by providing a variety of after-school clubs, frequent holiday review sessions, and skill-building activities. We also collaborate with business and industry to foster imaginative thinking and planning.
Knowing each individual student is the cornerstone of what we do since it is our responsibility to support and inspire them as they develop during their time at Wayland Academy Norfolk.
We push pupils to take charge of their own actions and make independent decisions.
We are constantly available to help our students, no matter what their requirements may be, even though we are conscious that this is a process of trial and error.
All of our students are subject to clear and high expectations from us.
Along with other skilled experts, our SAFE team also supports and helps our families and their kids.
Our mission is to create learning that enables students to Innovate, Discover, Explore and Activate, underpinned by our core value of Improving Life Chances Through Education.
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Although young people have the world at their fingertips, they also need new skill sets if they are to live and achieve in a setting that is always changing.
Similar to the digital world, education is still evolving quickly thanks to the addition of new standards and performance criteria.
At Wayland Academy Norfolk, we take a deliberate approach to change rather than looking for fast fixes or automatic reactions.
At the Academy, we have a firm understanding of our core values: prioritising students, facilitating achievement, and developing crucial life skills.
Innovation is needed for all of this from students, instructors, and leaders.
Students must be prepared to change as the world around them does, just like the Academy.
We must help pupils understand that creativity is not dependent on technology, though.
This method will assist in preparing students for the most recent curriculum revisions, which demand that they have a deeper comprehension of a subject than ever.
We think that only if children feel comfortable, secure, and free to explore will they be able to realise their full potential.
Our main goal is to provide a setting where students may concentrate on their top goals, such as learning, making friends, and becoming ready for life after the Academy.
We encourage this investigation by providing a variety of after-school clubs, frequent holiday review sessions, and skill-building activities. We also collaborate with business and industry to foster imaginative thinking and planning.
Knowing each individual student is the cornerstone of what we do since it is our responsibility to support and inspire them as they develop during their time at Wayland Academy Norfolk.
We push pupils to take charge of their own actions and make independent decisions.
We are constantly available to help our students, no matter what their requirements may be, even though we are conscious that this is a process of trial and error.
All of our students are subject to clear and high expectations from us.
Along with other skilled experts, our SAFE team also supports and helps our families and their kids.
Our mission is to create learning that enables students to Innovate, Discover, Explore and Activate, underpinned by our core value of Improving Life Chances Through Education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 15.1 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 6.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 15 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 13 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 8 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 16 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wayland Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1