The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 94 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH ST BENET'S MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Rob Connelly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wilderness Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) take?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is in Harleston, IP20 9DD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) have a sixth form?
No, The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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