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Hethersett Academy

Academy sponsor led · Norwich · NR9 3DB

Ages 11–16 · 1,250 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

58.2

Overall absence

7.2%

Admissions demand

1.14 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-11-10

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+1.13
−20+2
Attainment 858.2
English & maths grade 5+73%
English & maths grade 4+85%
EBacc entry72%

EBacc APS: 5.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.5%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,204

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

1.14 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

293

Places offered

256

1st-preference offers

251

Total preferences (any rank)
500
Preferred offers (top 3)
256
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 fill93%

1,250 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,250
Boys / girls
637 / 613
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,250 / 1,350 (93%)
Free school meals
14%
FSM pupils
175
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Sponsor
Inspiration Trust
Headteacher
Ms Jane Diver

Location

Address
Queen's Road, Hethersett
Postcode
NR9 3DB
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
South Norfolk
Constituency
South Norfolk
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Norwich, Norfolk, 1,250 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14%.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Secondary schools in Norwich
22
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR9
14
Secondary in NR9
1
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 NorwichNear NR9

  • Hethersett VC Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Norwich · NR9 3DB · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM11.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • Little Melton Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR9 3AD · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand0.93

    1.2 miles away

  • Cringleford Prep

    Free schools · Primary

    Cringleford · NR4 7FU · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM3.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Cringleford CE VA Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Norwich · NR4 7JR · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM11.4%
    • Demand1.10

    2.2 miles away

  • The Bawburgh School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR9 3LR · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM10.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Jane Diver
Telephone
01603810924
Website
http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy

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