The Nicholas Hamond Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Brandon Road Swaffham Norfolk PE37 7DZ |
| Phone | 01760721480 |
| Reference Number | 138918 |
The Nicholas Hamond Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The school creates a supportive and calm environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to excel. A well-thought-out curriculum aims to cover a wide range of subjects and incorporates modern foreign languages, helping to promote a well-rounded education. The school's commitment to personal development is evident in the range of clubs and leadership opportunities available to students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 683 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.19%
Girls: 50.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 73 | 153 |
| 8 | 68 | 66 | 134 |
| 9 | 86 | 78 | 164 |
| 10 | 55 | 68 | 123 |
| 11 | 47 | 62 | 109 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Dec 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- High expectations for behaviour from teachers.
- Ambitious curriculum with a wide range of subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good personal development programs and opportunities for leadership.
- Strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not fully consider the reading difficulties of some pupils.
- In a few subjects, curriculum planning lacks clarity.
- Communication with parents has not been effective.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.5% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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