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Jane Austen College

Free schools · Norwich · NR3 1DD

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

1,085

Local authority

Norfolk

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Norwich, Norfolk, 1,085 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.6%.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Secondary schools in Norwich
22
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR3
11
Secondary in NR3
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 NorwichNear NR3

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140815

Location

Address
46-48 Colegate
Postcode
NR3 1DD
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Constituency
Norwich South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,085
Boys / girls
467 / 618
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
1,085 / 1,100 (99%)
Free school meals
27.6%
FSM pupils
239
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRATION TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Sponsor
Inspiration Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Glen Allott
Telephone
01603463800
Website
http://www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege

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