Sprowston Community Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cannerby Lane Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NE |
| Phone | 01603485266 |
| Reference Number | 144359 |
Sprowston Community Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across most areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The school has fostered a positive environment where pupils feel happy and valued, confidently participating in a diverse community. Although there are effective programs to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school faces challenges regarding sixth-form provision, specifically in personal development, where there is room for improvement in structure and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1739 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.37%
Girls: 49.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 154 | 176 | 330 |
| 8 | 162 | 168 | 330 |
| 9 | 164 | 161 | 325 |
| 10 | 145 | 145 | 290 |
| 11 | 182 | 130 | 312 |
| 12 | 39 | 45 | 84 |
| 13 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and proud to be part of 'Team Sprowston'.
- The curriculum for Years 7 to 9 is ambitious and broad.
- Strong support for weaker readers to improve their reading skills.
- Inclusive environment where pupils with SEND participate fully in lessons.
- Effective careers education and guidance for all students.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance issues among a minority of pupils.
- Sixth-form personal development programme is under-developed and lacks structure.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.9% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockPoints
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.01 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.6 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.3% |
Unlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 142 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NZ |
0.13 miles |
|
Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT |
0.17 miles |
|
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU |
0.44 miles |
|
Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
0.44 miles |
|
Sprowston Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
0.44 miles |
|
Heartsease Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE |
0.76 miles |
|
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR |
0.87 miles |
|
White House Farm
Mallard Way, Norwich, NR7 8DN |
0.89 miles |
|
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
1.02 miles |
|
George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
1.11 miles |
|
White Woman Lane Junior School
White Woman Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7JA |
1.15 miles |
|
St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
1.17 miles |
|
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
Church Street, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7DS |
1.18 miles |
|
Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
1.33 miles |
|
Garrick Green Infant School
Garrick Green, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AL |
1.39 miles |
|
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
1.4 miles |
|
Lodge Lane Infant School
Lodge Lane, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7HL |
1.44 miles |
|
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR |
1.46 miles |
|
Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3HR |
1.47 miles |
|
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL |
0.49 miles |
|
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
1.15 miles |
|
Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
1.41 miles |
|
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS |
1.7 miles |
|
Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
1.77 miles |
|
Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
1.84 miles |
|
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.15 miles |
|
Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
2.29 miles |
|
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
2.3 miles |
|
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
2.48 miles |
|
Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
2.61 miles |
|
The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
2.8 miles |
|
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
2.81 miles |
|
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
2.86 miles |
|
Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
2.91 miles |
|
Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
3.01 miles |
|
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
|
3.05 miles |
|
The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
3.09 miles |
|
Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
3.17 miles |
|
The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
3.32 miles |