Acle Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South Walsham Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3ER |
| Phone | 01493750431 |
| Reference Number | 138758 |
Acle Academy has shown significant improvements since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school creates a supportive environment that benefits all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils feel safe and valued, and they appreciate the leadership's efforts in promoting well-being and academic growth as they recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 685 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 87 | 167 |
| 8 | 85 | 77 | 162 |
| 9 | 77 | 60 | 137 |
| 10 | 62 | 56 | 118 |
| 11 | 50 | 51 | 101 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Acle High School | |
| 20 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High ambition for pupils' education
- Effective teaching that helps pupils build knowledge and vocabulary
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Well-planned curriculum that prepares pupils for future stages
- Calm and purposeful behaviour in most areas
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional instances of harsh language and name-calling among peers
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.7% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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