Hethersett Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Queen's Road, NR9 3DB |
| School Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy |
| Telephone | 1603810924 |
| URN | 140188 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/01/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 520 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 473 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 432 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 441 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 111 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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