Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressSomerton Road, NR29 4QD
URN145501

School Census

Total 785
Girls/Boys 393/392
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.1%/49.9%
% pupils where English not first language 4.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 163
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
18/05/2022 Requires improvement
07/06/2016 Good
Inspection Date 18/05/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/06/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48.40%
Entering EBacc 35.30%
EBacc average point score 3.52
Progress 8 -0.55
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc 42%
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 -0.39
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 -0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications147
As first preference111
As second preference30
As third preference6
Total Offers Made114
first preference offers111
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications182
As first preference144
As second preference34
As third preference4
Total Offers Made151
first preference offers144
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications201
As first preference167
As second preference22
As third preference12
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers167
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications213
As first preference176
As second preference30
As third preference7
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers172
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications183
As first preference142
As second preference35
As third preference6
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers142
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications204
As first preference146
As second preference43
As third preference15
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers146
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications198
As first preference155
As second preference40
As third preference3
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers155
second preference offers5
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree12%
agree20%
disagree20%
strongly disagree48%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree29%
disagree17%
strongly disagree37%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree14%
agree11%
disagree42%
strongly disagree31%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree9%
disagree14%
strongly disagree22%
don't know9%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree48%
disagree26%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree12%
agree9%
disagree26%
strongly disagree45%
don't know0%
not applicable8%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes37%
no63%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree13%
agree8%
disagree17%
strongly disagree58%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree17%
agree20%
disagree34%
strongly disagree26%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree11%
agree26%
disagree29%
strongly disagree32%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree12%
agree29%
disagree31%
strongly disagree25%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree12%
agree58%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree58%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree14%
agree9%
disagree32%
strongly disagree40%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes26%
no74%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.4%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Martham Academy and Nursery

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Black Street, , NR29 4PR