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Jane Austen College
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- Norwich NR3 1DD
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students produce exceptionally high-quality work by Year 13 due to depth of knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display highly positive attitudes and understand necessary routines.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality training ensuring highest teaching standards.
Current Educational Practices: School focuses forensically on refining curriculum effectiveness.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality training results in exceptional teaching; no challenges highlighted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent View offers platform for parent feedback.
Communication: Trust robustly holds leaders accountable; extensive support provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are actively used in school decision-making.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders offer extensive pastoral support for conflicts.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust uses experts to develop aspirational curricula.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Highly warm and positive relationships; effective pastoral support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand why certain routines are needed for safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive programme of 鈥榚lectives鈥� and choir within school day.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Character curriculum and electives support balanced development.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers guidance program ensures informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Work experience and specialized guidance prepare students well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Adapt teaching without reducing high aspirations for SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: High number of pupils enter English Baccalaureate subjects with high achievement.
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Jane Austen College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 1062 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
18.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | - |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 50% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 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 | 83% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 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 | 92% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 49.9 | 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 | 58% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 78% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 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 | 95% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | 0.29 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 51% | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 62% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 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 | - | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | - | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.38 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.81 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 11.98% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 28.96% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.36 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.23 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 15.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 29 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.08 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.28 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.7% | 12.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 29 | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.47 4 | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.24 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 11.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 26.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.16 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.28 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 8.85% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.77% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.91% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Jane Austen College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1