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Sprowston Community Academy
- Secondary
- Sprowston NR7 8NE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study a broad range of subjects and follow a comprehensive curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy and value diversity. Teachers manage behaviour effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers engage with the latest research to inform their teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are good at solving issues, but a minority need to improve in managing bullying.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many clubs and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Communication: Staff liaise effectively with external agencies.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Teachers promptly remind pupils of behaviour expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on increasing take-up of modern foreign languages.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is an ethos of kindness, and pupils' mental health support is available.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Many pupils believe teachers are good at solving bullying issues.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many clubs including creating an allotment.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy interesting lessons and ambitious curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education and work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Careers education for sixth form students is well-structured.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND fully included and secure next steps in education.
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Sprowston Community Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 1655 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
85.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.60% | 35.00% | 19.60% |
| 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 41.8 | 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 | 35% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 12% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 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 | 98% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 39% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 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 | 20% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 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 | 96% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 40% | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 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 | 15% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 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% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 25.02 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.02 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.60% | 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 | 66 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 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 | 31.78 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.1 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 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 | 62 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 26.25 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.81 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.2% | 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 | - | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | - | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | - | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 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 | - | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sprowston Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1