The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 560
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 39.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Bagshaw (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeartsease Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Heartsease Primary Academy
Primary · 455m away
Falcon Junior School
Primary · 776m away
Sprowston Community High School
Secondary · 794m away
Sprowston Community Academy
Secondary · 794m away
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Primary · 874m away
St William's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Open Academy a selective school?
No. The Open Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Open Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Open Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Open Academy?
The Open Academy currently has 560 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Open Academy take?
The Open Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Open Academy?
The Open Academy is in Norwich, NR7 9DL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Open Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Open Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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