Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Laundry Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0XS |
| Phone | 01603497711 |
| Reference Number | 143278 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1804 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 154 | 138 | 292 |
| 8 | 166 | 136 | 302 |
| 9 | 158 | 141 | 299 |
| 10 | 143 | 156 | 299 |
| 11 | 132 | 145 | 277 |
| 12 | 104 | 84 | 188 |
| 13 | 74 | 73 | 147 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.9% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-11-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-09-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | ||
| 2014-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-10-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-10-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-17 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.4 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Dussindale Primary School
Vane Close, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0US |
0.41 miles |
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW |
0.5 miles |
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St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
0.76 miles |
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Heartsease Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE |
1.18 miles |
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Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT |
1.56 miles |
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Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
1.61 miles |
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Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NZ |
1.64 miles |
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
1.66 miles |
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White House Farm
Mallard Way, Norwich, NR7 8DN |
1.83 miles |
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Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU |
1.87 miles |
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
2.04 miles |
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Rackheath Primary School
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL |
2.13 miles |
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Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
2.14 miles |
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Sprowston Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
2.14 miles |
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George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
2.2 miles |
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Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ |
2.25 miles |
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Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy
Old Hall Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5FA |
2.26 miles |
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St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR |
2.29 miles |
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Trowse Primary School
Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, Norfolk, NR14 8TU |
2.3 miles |
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
2.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL |
1.39 miles |
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Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE |
1.7 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
2.38 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
2.53 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
2.63 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
2.64 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
2.73 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.8 miles |
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Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
3.08 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
3.17 miles |
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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
3.21 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
3.21 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
3.27 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
3.42 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service Central
Greenwood Centre, Norwich, NR4 6BP |
3.52 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls
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3.56 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
3.63 miles |
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Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
3.67 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
3.76 miles |
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Framingham Earl High School
Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7QP |
3.89 miles |