Cathy Spillaine, has been Principal of the Academy since July 2011.
Mrs Spillane, who has been acting principal since the beginning of April 2011, moved to Thetford in the 1960s.
She was educated in the town and came back to Thetford after qualifying as a teacher to head up the English department at the former Rosemary Musker High. She went on to be assistant headteacher at the former Charles Burrell High.
Mrs Spillane said, “I am very honoured to be appointed to this very important role for the young people in Thetford. Living in the town I understand the issues our young people face both at school and in the community.
“Working with a team of very good teachers and support staff, we will be moving towards making the Thetford Academy a school which everyone can be proud of in the town. “When we have our new building it will provide a wonderful opportunity for everyone and it really will be a community resource for all ages.”
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