SchoolScoresSprowston Community Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE
01603 485266 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 30 June 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
310 pupils in this year group.
45% — about the same as the Norfolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 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. | 45 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 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.
260 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points below the Norfolk average, and 2 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. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 39% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 43% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
63 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 15% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 29% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 26.7 | 33.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 161 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 24 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 16 | 6% | 44% | 40% |
| Law | 12 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 8% | 31% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 9% | 9% | 24% |
| Geography | 9 | 22% | 33% | 23% |
| Sociology | 9 | 11% | 22% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Economics | 8 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 29% | 27% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 14% | 15% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Chemistry, History, Ancient History, Art and Design (Photography), Mathematics (Further), Music, Art and Design (Fine Art), Chinese, German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
68 students in this year group.
87% — 9 points above the Norfolk average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 37% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
77 students in this year group.
49% — 3 points below the Norfolk average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 49% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 53% | 49% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 261 |
| Of those, offered a place | 261 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 440 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 25.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 8.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.4% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Lower than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.23% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 11th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Norwich. Higher than 16% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Open Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sewell Park Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norwich School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Jane Austen College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Include School Norfolk 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B average A level grade
- Nurture Education Trust 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norwich Steiner School 2.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sprowston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sprowston Community Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Sprowston Community Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Sprowston Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 261 families put Sprowston Community Academy as their first choice for 277 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 261 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 144359.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.