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Iceni Secondary Academy

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, IP26 4PESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.73
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
100 1st-choice / 112 places
Ranking
#2,877
of 3,141 nationally

About Iceni Secondary Academy

Iceni Secondary Academy in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is currently running well below its physical capacity, with 582 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 745. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.3%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and points to a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite the empty spaces, the school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 143 applications for 112 places, with 100 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 1.28 suggests demand is real, but the school is not yet filling its full physical footprint. Iceni is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form or nursery provision, and sits within Norfolk local authority. Its headteacher is Richard Rushton.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStoke Road, Thetford, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, IP26 4PE
HeadteacherRichard Rushton
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils582
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity582 / 745 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosLibraryGymnasiumScience LabsSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceRowingCricketRugbyRoundersFootballSwimmingBadmintonMartial ArtsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DebateCodingDuke of EdinburghGardeningArt ClubNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iceni Secondary Academy

Iceni Secondary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.