The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 112 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 685
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE WENSUM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Watts (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Acle Academy a selective school?
No. Acle Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Acle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acle Academy?
Acle Academy currently has 685 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acle Academy take?
Acle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Acle Academy?
Acle Academy is in Norwich, NR13 3ER, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acle Academy have a sixth form?
No, Acle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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