Hethersett Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen's Road Hethersett Norwich Norfolk NR9 3DB |
| Phone | 01603810924 |
| Reference Number | 140188 |
Hethersett Academy continues to demonstrate outstanding performance across all areas, excelling in pupil engagement and achievement. The school's culture promotes respect, punctuality, and a strong work ethic, creating an environment where bullying is rare and promptly addressed when it occurs. Pupils appreciate the opportunity to contribute ideas for school improvement and are highly involved in various extracurricular activities, which illustrates the school's commitment to holistic development. With high parent satisfaction and ongoing growth, the school serves a vital educational role in the community, being oversubscribed despite having recently doubled in size.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.11%
Girls: 47.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 126 | 266 |
| 8 | 135 | 132 | 267 |
| 9 | 124 | 115 | 239 |
| 10 | 112 | 103 | 215 |
| 11 | 119 | 103 | 222 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.7% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils have high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced and adapted effectively for pupils.
- Pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well.
- Leaders provide well-planned career advice and activities for pupils.
- The safeguarding culture is thorough and robust.
- Staff and pupils have high expectations of behaviour and learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 59 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 | 159 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 120 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hethersett VC Primary School
22 Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB |
0.01 miles |
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Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
Coachmaker Way, Hethersett, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3GN |
0.54 miles |
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2.21 miles |
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