The Open Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Salhouse Road Norwich Norfolk NR7 9DL |
| Phone | 01603481640 |
| Reference Number | 135650 |
The Open Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to 'good' across all evaluated domains. The school has successfully raised expectations for student behavior and attendance, resulting in a more positive school environment. Leadership is effective in promoting inclusive practices, and there is a strong focus on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils report feeling safer and more supported, and their engagement in both curricular and extracurricular activities is commendable. The academy's curriculum is well-planned and carefully sequenced, helping students build on prior knowledge. While most pupils are making steady progress, a small number still struggle to meet behavioral expectations, which can interfere with their learning experience. Leadership is currently working to address these ongoing concerns to ensure that improvements are sustained and that every pupil can benefit from high-quality education and support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 560 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.89%
Girls: 49.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 53 | 57 | 110 |
| 8 | 57 | 49 | 106 |
| 9 | 57 | 51 | 108 |
| 10 | 41 | 44 | 85 |
| 11 | 57 | 52 | 109 |
| 12 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| 13 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.4% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Inclusive school culture supporting pupils of all abilities.
- Improved behavior and attendance with clear expectations.
- Well-planned curriculum building on prior knowledge.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Engagement in extracurricular activities enhances learning.
- Effective safeguarding procedures and staff training.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils still do not consistently meet behavior expectations.
- Some pupils miss learning due to absences from lessons.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 36.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 17.5 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 16.97 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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