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: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 152 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,739
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Liz Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSprowston Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Primary · Very close
Falcon Junior School
Primary · Very close
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 707m away
Sprowston Infant School
Primary · 715m away
Sprowston Junior School
Primary · 715m away
The Open Academy
Secondary · 794m away
Heartsease Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sprowston Community Academy a selective school?
No. Sprowston Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sprowston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sprowston Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sprowston Community Academy?
Sprowston Community Academy currently has 1,739 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sprowston Community Academy take?
Sprowston Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sprowston Community Academy?
Sprowston Community Academy is in Norwich, NR7 8NE, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sprowston Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sprowston Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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