Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Special academy · All-through, ages 5 to 16 · Boys only · Boarding
Part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Pettus Road, Norwich, NR4 7BU
01603 457480 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 June 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
0% — 56 points below the Norfolk average, and 62 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 0% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 0% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 0% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 87 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 86 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | Not published | 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. | Not published | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | Not published | 4.0 | 4.1 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | Not published | Not published |
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.
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
71% — 21 points below the Norfolk average, and 21 points below 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. | 71% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 71% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | 71% |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round. It caters for: Social, emotional and mental health needs.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 82.1% | 49.7%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 100.0% | 99.9%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.0% | 0.1%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 1.8% | 7.7%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 27.4% | 11.5%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 51.3% | 31.6%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 14.3 | 10.2 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 8.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 3.1 | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 0.0% | 12.5%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * 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).
Nearby special schools
- The Clare School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2011), confirmed 2025
- The Parkside School, Norwich 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2012), confirmed 2025
- Harford Manor School, Norwich 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Wherry School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 11% grade 5+ English and maths
- Future Education 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Banks House School 2.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 June 2023.
How did Eaton Hall Specialist Academy do in its GCSEs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139099.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.