Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressSurrey Street, NR1 3PB
URN137913

School Census

Total 1582
Girls/Boys 847/735
Girls/Boys Ratio 53.5%/46.5%
% pupils where English not first language 24.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 152
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2024 Good
21/09/2011 Outstanding
14/05/2007 Good
Inspection Date 28/02/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/09/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 14/05/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78.80%
Entering EBacc 60.10%
EBacc average point score 5.43
Progress 8 0.6
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 67%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 83%
Entering EBacc 67%
EBacc average point score 5.42
Progress 8 0.69
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 61
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 69%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 85%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.84
Progress 8 0.73

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications442
As first preference257
As second preference122
As third preference63
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers199
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications480
As first preference294
As second preference126
As third preference60
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers203
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications454
As first preference295
As second preference107
As third preference52
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers202
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications422
As first preference265
As second preference101
As third preference56
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers200
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications433
As first preference273
As second preference112
As third preference48
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers206
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications495
As first preference314
As second preference127
As third preference53
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers200
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.58%
Total Applications517
As first preference325
As second preference140
As third preference52
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers206
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications340
As first preference222
As second preference78
As third preference40
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers198
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications333
As first preference227
As second preference73
As third preference33
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers196
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications324
As first preference216
As second preference74
As third preference34
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers190
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications345
As first preference268
As second preference58
As third preference19
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers193
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree33%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree28%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree63%
agree30%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree7%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
not applicable72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree42%
agree39%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree34%
agree18%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
not applicable37%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes22%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree58%
agree30%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
dont know1%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree66%
agree25%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree55%
agree36%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree35%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree56%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin50.3%
any other white background ethnic origin18.3%
indian ethnic origin6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin4.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.2%
african ethnic origin3.4%
white and asian ethnic origin2.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.6%
white and black african ethnic origin2.1%
irish ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin52.7%
any other white background ethnic origin16.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin5.2%
indian ethnic origin4.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.8%
white and asian ethnic origin3.4%
african ethnic origin3%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin2.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
irish ethnic origin0.8%

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