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Jane Austen College

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

personMr John Vincent

corporate_fareINSPIRATION TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR3 1DD

language Visit Website phone 1603463800

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,066

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Attainment 8

53.7

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Norfolk

#573 of 3,216 nationally

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Jane Austen College is a Free schools secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Jane Austen College is a free schools in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,101 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7, placing the school #4 in Norfolk and #573 of 3,216 nationally. 64.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 67.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

64.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.2%

Entering EBacc80.10%

EBacc APS5.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.80%

EBacc APS4.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

121

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.6%

Achieving A*–A34.8%

Achieving A*–B67.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate84.3%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate18.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

108

Retention rate91.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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24 May 2022

Inspection Report

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18 October 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2024-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-10-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

7.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(36 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 1,101 pupils. During this period, there were 78 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.1%, 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)	1,101	78	7.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,104	84	7.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,058	53	5.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,062	44	4.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,057	21	2.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,056	49	4.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,066	77	7.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,061	27	2.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,049	56	5.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,055	24	2.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,062	17	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,039	13	1.3%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,048	8	0.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,061	18	1.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	937	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	937	8	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	946	26	2.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	885	58	6.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	896	72	8.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	909	80	8.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	754	68	9.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	772	22	2.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	776	15	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	575	16	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	578	10	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	570	17	3.0%	3.1%	0

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 68 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

85.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree29%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree30%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree34%

agree49%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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