Hethersett Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressQueen's Road, NR9 3DB
URN140188

School Census

Total 1108
Girls/Boys 544/564
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.1%/50.9%
% pupils where English not first language 10.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 171
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/01/2016 Outstanding
20/03/2013 Inadequate
Inspection Date 12/01/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 20/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 58.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 73.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78.80%
Entering EBacc 71.60%
EBacc average point score 5.56
Progress 8 1.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73%
Entering EBacc 68%
EBacc average point score 5.19
Progress 8 0.91
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 59.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 77%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 86%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.65
Progress 8 0.98

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications500
As first preference293
As second preference134
As third preference73
Total Offers Made256
first preference offers251
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications520
As first preference292
As second preference154
As third preference74
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers218
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications473
As first preference259
As second preference144
As third preference70
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers226
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications432
As first preference223
As second preference143
As third preference66
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers213
second preference offers13
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications441
As first preference235
As second preference111
As third preference95
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers221
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications433
As first preference226
As second preference141
As third preference66
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers178
second preference offers15
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications347
As first preference186
As second preference102
As third preference59
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers179
second preference offers16
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications242
As first preference143
As second preference65
As third preference34
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers143
second preference offers18
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications177
As first preference104
As second preference46
As third preference27
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers104
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications162
As first preference90
As second preference38
As third preference34
Total Offers Made114
first preference offers90
second preference offers8
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications152
As first preference96
As second preference32
As third preference24
Total Offers Made104
first preference offers96
second preference offers5
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree37%
disagree14%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree38%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree57%
agree31%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree8%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know10%
not applicable60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree40%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree25%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree48%
agree19%
disagree17%
strongly disagree14%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree22%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree33%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree40%
agree43%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree33%
disagree18%
strongly disagree9%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin79%
any other white background ethnic origin6.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
chinese ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
african ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78.8%
any other white background ethnic origin6.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.8%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Hethersett VC Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 22 Queen's Road, , NR9 3DB

Hethersett, Woodside Primary & Nursery School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Coachmaker Way, , NR9 3GN