The admission round for entry in September 2022 is now open. The closing date for applications is the 1st September 2022.

How to Apply: 

You can apply online by visiting helpyouchoose.org or downloading the form: 

Application Form

Complete the form and return it to Mrs Sam Fields, Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, Thetford IP24 1LH or email samfields@inspirationtrust.org

Appeals: 

You and your child have the right to appeal if your child has been refused a place at The Thomas Paine Sixth Form.

If your child was refused admission because they didn’t meet the entry requirements as specified above, the panel will only uphold the appeal if it considers that the decision was unreasonable based on the information available. For example, if there are specific reasons or special circumstances that meant your child was not able to get the required GCSEs at the relevant grades.

Please complete and return an attached appeal form with the reasons for the appeal. Once the form is received an appeal hearing will be held within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals, or within 30 school days for an in-year admission application.

Appeals Form

16 to 19 Bursary Fund: 

You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:

• studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
• on a training course, including unpaid work experience

Bursary money can be used to pay for things like:

• clothing, books and other equipment for your course
• transport and lunch on days you study or train

Please contact samfields@inspirationtrust.org for further information on the bursary criteria and how to apply. 

Consultations: 

The Thetford Academy and Thomas Paine Sixth Form 2022-23 admission policy was determined by the Inspiration Trust Board on the 12th February 2021.

There are currently no consultations open for Thetford Academy and the Thomas Paine Sixth Form. 

Admissions Policy 2021-2022

Admissions Policy 2022-2023