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Sewell Park Academy
- Secondary
- Norwich NR3 4BX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain knowledge in logical stages and grasp complex ideas as they get older.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well around school and in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong knowledge of their subjects and know how to teach them well.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers ensure pupils practice what they have previously learned to help them remember more.
Strengths and Challenges: Quality of questioning often helps teachers understand what pupils have learned. Some teachers do not check learning as well.
Communication: School keeps parents informed about pupil's progress and events.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are responsive and include everybody, ensuring the welfare of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum and plan to further increase English Baccalaureate take-up.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does not happen very often, and teachers deal with it quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly vigilant in ensuring pupils' well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils participate in additional activities to gain social skills.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide pupils with rich information and guidance about future training, education, and careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers provide individual support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
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About Us
Sewell Park Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 778 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 48% | 67% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 11.00% |
| 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 37.3 | 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 | 27% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 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 | 14% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 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 | 85% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | -0.22 | 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 | 40 | 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 | 31% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 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 | 1% | 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 | 1% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 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 | 80 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 27% 5 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 2 | 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 | 9% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 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 | 91% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 39.9 | 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 | 32% 10 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 13 | 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 | 7% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 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 | 115 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 37.6 | 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% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 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 | 12% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 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% |
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Holidays & terms
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 Sewell Park Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1