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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Thetford Area

Thetford secondary schools serve a historic market town in Norfolk, with 3 schools providing comprehensive education for local families. Wayland Academy, The Thetford Academy, and Iceni Secondary Academy achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 44, close to England's 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.5/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With all three schools serving the town and surrounding villages, students have straightforward choices for their secondary education. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Thetford

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Wayland Academy
Watton
The Thetford Academy
Thetford
Iceni Secondary Academy
Methwold