Hethersett Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hethersett Academy.

Norwich, NR93DB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
79.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 1.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 84.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 January 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queen's Road
Hethersett
Norwich, NR93DB
Phone
1603810924
Website
inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140188
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
Website
http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRATION TRUST
Capacity
1,350 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,174
Free School Meals
16.3% (191 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
63.0 (+43.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.6 (+32.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.2 (+18.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.13 (+1.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
196
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,174 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia's top-performing schools, producing students that achieve highly, and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. We are proud of our strong academic approach, without neglecting the richness that comes from experiencing and enjoying sport and culture.

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