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: 39.1 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
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 103 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 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
- 789
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Day
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 453m away
Angel Road Infant School
Primary · 591m away
Angel Road Junior School
Primary · 597m away
George White Junior School
Primary · 750m away
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Primary · 886m away
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 949m away
Jane Austen College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Mile Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sewell Park Academy a selective school?
No. Sewell Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sewell Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sewell Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sewell Park Academy?
Sewell Park Academy currently has 789 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sewell Park Academy take?
Sewell Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sewell Park Academy?
Sewell Park Academy is in Norwich, NR3 4BX, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sewell Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sewell Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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