Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressMiddleton Crescent, NR5 0PX
URN136186

School Census

Total 1330
Girls/Boys 654/676
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.2%/50.8%
% pupils where English not first language 9.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 335
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/11/2024
14/05/2013 Outstanding
09/11/2009 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 05/11/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/11/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.20%
Entering EBacc 25.40%
EBacc average point score 3.66
Progress 8 0.11
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc 29%
EBacc average point score 3.86
Progress 8 0.31
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.79
Progress 8 0.02

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications385
As first preference291
As second preference68
As third preference26
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers275
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications378
As first preference268
As second preference82
As third preference28
Total Offers Made288
first preference offers266
second preference offers21
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications327
As first preference246
As second preference56
As third preference25
Total Offers Made258
first preference offers246
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications303
As first preference214
As second preference64
As third preference25
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers195
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications375
As first preference274
As second preference69
As third preference32
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers206
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications352
As first preference267
As second preference60
As third preference25
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers231
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications332
As first preference246
As second preference60
As third preference26
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers224
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications260
As first preference214
As second preference33
As third preference13
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers214
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications218
As first preference180
As second preference27
As third preference11
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers180
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications202
As first preference148
As second preference41
As third preference13
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers148
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications184
As first preference136
As second preference32
As third preference16
Total Offers Made142
first preference offers136
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree43%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree43%
disagree4%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree28%
agree60%
disagree2%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree7%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know9%
not applicable70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree54%
agree35%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree36%
agree22%
disagree5%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
not applicable27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree29%
agree29%
disagree29%
strongly disagree6%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree44%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree46%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree68%
agree30%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree33%
agree46%
disagree4%
strongly disagree5%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes90%
no10%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin76.4%
any other white background ethnic origin5.4%
african ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
any other black background ethnic origin1.1%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78.1%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
african ethnic origin1.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

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(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Three Mile Lane, , NR5 0RR

Chapel Break Infant School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thurlby Road, Bowthorpe, NR5 9LU