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Attleborough Academy

Academy converter · Attleborough · NR17 2AJ

Ages 11–18 · 976 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

46.2

Overall absence

8.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 846.2
English & maths grade 5+42%
English & maths grade 4+66%
EBacc entry73%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.8%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
819

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

149

Places offered

149

1st-preference offers

148

Total preferences (any rank)
211
Preferred offers (top 3)
149
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

976 pupils · 945 places

Pupils on roll
976
Boys / girls
477 / 499
School capacity
945
Capacity fill
976 / 945 (103%)
Free school meals
21%
FSM pupils
172
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Sapientia Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Neil McShane

Location

Address
9 Norwich Road
Postcode
NR17 2AJ
Town
Attleborough
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Constituency
Mid Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Attleborough, Norfolk, 976 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21%.

Open schools in Attleborough
8
Secondary schools in Attleborough
2
Academies among open schools in Attleborough
75% (6)
Open schools in NR17
9
Secondary in NR17
2
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Secondary in Norfolk LA
51

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AttleboroughNear NR17

  • Wymondham College

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Wymondham · NR18 9SZ · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.5
    • P80.4
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • Old Buckenham High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Attleborough · NR17 1RL · Norfolk

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.3
    • P80.0
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence8.9%

    2.6 miles away

  • Attleborough Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Attleborough · NR17 2NA · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM21.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • Rosecroft Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Attleborough · NR17 1BE · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM22.7%

    1.2 miles away

  • Great Ellingham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Attleborough · NR17 1HX · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM10.1%
    • Demand0.88

    2.3 miles away

  • Wymondham College Prep School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools · Primary

    Wymondham · NR18 9SZ · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM2.1%
    • Demand1.78

    2.4 miles away

  • Old Buckenham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Attleborough · NR17 1RH · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.8%
    • Demand0.88

    2.5 miles away

  • Chapel Green School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation special school

    Old Buckenham · NR17 1RF · Norfolk

    Ages 3–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence9.9%
    • FSM40.3%

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Neil McShane
Telephone
01953452335
Website
www.attleboroughacademy.org

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