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City Academy Norwich
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City Academy Norwich
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- Norwich NR4 7LP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils did not perform well in public examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are adjusting to higher expectations, but suspensions remain high.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training prioritizes reading program support.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive staff feedback reflects a higher standard culture.
Current Educational Practices: Systems for checking pupils鈥� understanding are not yet fully established.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value support for children's independence.
Parent Satisfaction: Significant change in parental perception of the school.
Communication: The school works closely with parents to improve attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pastoral team supports pupils with issues; leaders do not tolerate prejudicial language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has worked tirelessly to improve despite significant challenges.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Unkind language is uncommon; pastoral team trusted by pupils.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Improvements seen in behavior and confidence through allotment and forest school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extra-curricular activities are not as popular due to lack of awareness.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Character development opportunities are limited.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Appropriate personal, social, health, and economic education delivered.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND is improving substantially and is a strength.
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City Academy Norwich is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 699 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are dedicated to helping all students thrive and take advantage of the possibilities and experiences that are presented to them at City Academy Norwich. We think that a supportive and organised environment combined with engaging and motivating instruction helps students fully participate and perform at their best. In order to prepare them for the workforce, apprenticeships, or higher education, we strive to spark students' imaginations and make learning engaging. With a focus on leadership, cooperation, creative problem solving, and innovation, our curriculum has been created to educate the skills necessary for successful employment. Academies' primary goal is to improve the educational opportunities and quality of life for everyone in the neighbourhood, not just for themselves. We are excited to collaborate with others to make a real difference in the lives of our students since we have so much to give Norwich. Please get in touch if you'd like to schedule a visit or learn more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.70 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.74 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 1 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 5 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 4 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 2 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 9 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 7 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.87 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at City Academy Norwich
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
