The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.4
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 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
- 683
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 30.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Woodhouse (Acting Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Nicholas Hamond Academy a selective school?
No. The Nicholas Hamond Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Nicholas Hamond Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy currently has 683 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Nicholas Hamond Academy take?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is in Swaffham, PE37 7DZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Nicholas Hamond Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Nicholas Hamond Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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