The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 44 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 35.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Antony Little
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hewett School
Secondary · Very close
The Wherry School
Free school · Very close
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Special school · 342m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 603m away
Visiting Teacher Service Central
Miscellaneous · 626m away
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Primary · 682m away
Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 682m away
Tuckswood Academy
Primary · 682m away
Questions parents ask
Is Hewett Academy a selective school?
No. Hewett Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hewett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hewett Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hewett Academy?
Hewett Academy currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hewett Academy take?
Hewett Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hewett Academy?
Hewett Academy is in Norwich, NR1 2PL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hewett Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hewett Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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