Eaton Hall Specialist Academy

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy demonstrates a solid overall performance, categorized as good. The school provides a supportive environment for pupils who have often encountered educational difficulties, enabling them to thrive both socially and academically. It excels in fostering positive behaviour and attitudes among students, showcasing outstanding performance in these areas as well as personal development. Since its last inspection in 2019, which rated the school as outstanding, it has transitioned to a different trust and continues to adapt its curriculum to meet the needs of its pupils effectively. However, there are areas in the curriculum planning that require refinement to ensure comprehensive learning progression for students with significant educational gaps.

Strengths

• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
• Exceptional personal development opportunities for students.
• Effective use of tailored programmes and therapeutic support.
• Pupils feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
• High expectations are modeled by staff, enhancing student interactions.

Areas for Improvement

• Curriculum plans in some subjects lack precise steps for building knowledge.
• Identified learning gaps in some areas take longer for pupils to address.

In 2024–25 pupils at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy attended 72.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 51.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 8.9% of pupils at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Eaton Hall Specialist Academy had 3.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Eaton Hall Specialist Academy had 53 pupils, 98.1% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Eaton Hall Specialist Academy received £58,649 and spent £64,531 for each of its 56 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £4,000 (-£69 per pupil).

Across all 18 schools of Broad Horizons Education Trust, income was £8,232 and spending £8,091 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Norwich · Norfolk local authority: places and applications

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is part of Broad Horizons Education Trust, which runs 18 schools. The nearest others:

• Bluebell Primary School Norwich
• Tuckswood Academy Norwich
• Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Norwich
• Sewell Park Academy Norwich
• St. Clements Hill Primary Academy Norwich
• Sprowston Community Academy Norwich
• Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich
• Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Norwich
• Dussindale Primary School Norwich
• Hemblington Primary School Norwich

What is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Eaton Hall Specialist Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Eaton Hall Specialist Academy have?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy has 53 pupils on roll.

What age range does Eaton Hall Specialist Academy cover?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy for pupils aged 5 to 16.

What are Eaton Hall Specialist Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is at Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU.