Sewell Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Clement's Hill Norwich Norfolk NR3 4BX |
| Phone | 01603411721 |
| Reference Number | 142058 |
Sewell Park Academy has shown improvement since its previous inspection and is now rated as 'Good'. The school fosters a respectful and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. With a robust curriculum that encourages the exploration of relevant global issues, students benefit from a well-rounded education. The leadership team, supported by the Boudica Schools Trust, is committed to enhancing the school's performance further. However, there are areas for improvement in retaining and recalling knowledge effectively among some pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 789 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.43%
Girls: 50.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 77 | 86 | 163 |
| 8 | 82 | 93 | 175 |
| 9 | 84 | 69 | 153 |
| 10 | 76 | 72 | 148 |
| 11 | 71 | 79 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.7% |
| White, Other | 11.8% |
| African | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 23 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils learn in a calm and purposeful environment.
- Teachers have strong knowledge of their subjects.
- Pupils participate in numerous additional activities to gain social skills.
- The school effectively promotes positive behaviour.
- Leaders provide rich information about future training and careers.
- Strong support for students with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to remember knowledge due to insufficient practice in lessons.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.3% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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