The Thetford Academy vs The Damara School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Thetford Academy
Thetford
The Damara School
Thetford
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–19
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Selective
Local Authority
Norfolk
Norfolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1398
32
Capacity
2050
32
Occupancy
68%
100%
FSM %
31.5%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
Sep 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
46.6%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
35.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B
-
AAB+ %
32%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
44
-
Retention
88%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
8%
-
Degree course
62%
-
Any L4+ destination
64%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
50
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (38)
Psychology (34)
English Language and Literature (32)
Mathematics (32)
Biology (28)
Biology (28)
Psychology (28)
History (26)