Sprowston Community Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Cannerby Lane, NR7 8NE |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1603485266 |
| URN | 144359 |
School Census
| Total | 1579 |
| Girls/Boys | 778/801 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 306 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/05/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/05/2022 | Good |
| 10/03/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 12% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 453 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 315 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 303 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 319 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 295 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 456 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 325 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 303 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 274 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 286 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 313 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 273 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Falcon Junior School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Falcon Road West, , NR7 8NT
Cecil Gowing Infant School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Falcon Road West, , NR7 8NZ
Sprowston Junior School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston Junior School, NR7 8EW
Sprowston Infant School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Recreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Rd, NR7 8EW
The Open Academy
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Salhouse Road, , NR7 9DL
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sparhawk Avenue, , NR7 8BU