Attleborough Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 9 Norwich Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AJ |
| Phone | 01953452335 |
| Reference Number | 140534 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 932 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.43%
Girls: 49.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 85 | 168 |
| 8 | 90 | 74 | 164 |
| 9 | 71 | 79 | 150 |
| 10 | 66 | 65 | 131 |
| 11 | 84 | 93 | 177 |
| 12 | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| 13 | 37 | 25 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.6% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-09-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Attleborough High School | ||
| 2013-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Besthorpe Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2NA |
0.15 miles |
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London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BE |
1.17 miles |
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Great Ellingham Primary School
Hingham Road, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1HX |
2.25 miles |
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Wymondham College Prep School
Golf Links Road, Morley, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ |
2.38 miles |
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Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH |
2.53 miles |
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Morley Church of England Primary Academy
Deopham Road, Morley St. Botolph, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9TS |
2.7 miles |
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Spooner Row Primary School
Station Road, Spooner Row, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9JR |
2.96 miles |
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Rocklands Community Primary School
74 The Street, Rockland All Saints, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1TP |
3.69 miles |
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Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery
Hackford Road, Wicklewood, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9QJ |
4.29 miles |
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Hingham Primary School
Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB |
4.49 miles |
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Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Carleton Rode, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1RW |
4.5 miles |
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Banham Primary School
Crown Street, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EX |
4.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wymondham College
Golf Links Road, Morley, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ |
2.38 miles |
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Chapel Green School
Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1RF |
2.53 miles |
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Old Buckenham High School
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RL |
2.64 miles |
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Aurora Eccles School
Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ |
4.47 miles |
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Aurora White House School
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ |
4.47 miles |
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Acorn Park School
Andrews Furlong, Mill Road, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HU |
4.53 miles |