Ofsted: Outstanding trending_up Popular emoji_events #2 in Norfolk public Top 4% UK

Hethersett Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Jane Diver

corporate_fareINSPIRATION TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR9 3DB

language Visit Website phone 1603810924

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,108

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Norfolk

#274 of 3,216 nationally

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Hethersett Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Hethersett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,209 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59, placing the school #2 in Norfolk and #274 of 3,216 nationally. 71.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 44.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

71.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)44.5%

Entering EBacc74.40%

EBacc APS5.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71.60%

EBacc APS5.56

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS5.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.65

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.59

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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02 December 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-01-12

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-03-20

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,209 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,209	39	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,214	28	2.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,173	37	3.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,174	13	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,175	17	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,107	39	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,108	31	2.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,113	36	3.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,049	45	4.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,052	41	3.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,048	39	3.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	964	46	4.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	963	8	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	958	19	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	845	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	845	15	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	840	17	2.0%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	726	12	1.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	728	37	5.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	727	36	5.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	642	21	3.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	641	22	3.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	636	19	3.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	576	11	1.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	567	6	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	572	17	3.0%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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