SchoolScoresAcle Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE WENSUM TRUST
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, NR13 3ER
01493 750431 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 February 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
102 pupils in this year group.
47% — 2 points above the Norfolk average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.9 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
112 pupils in this year group.
96% — 4 points above the Norfolk average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 16% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 27% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 134 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 144 |
| Of those, offered a place | 132 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 240 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 70 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.0% | 25.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 8.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 17th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.15% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 88% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 55% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Questions parents ask
What is Acle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acle Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 February 2022.
How did Acle Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Acle Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 144 families put Acle Academy as their first choice for 134 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 132 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138758.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.