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Sewell Park Academy

Academy sponsor led · Norwich · NR3 4BX

Ages 11–16 · 775 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

38.0

Overall absence

10.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected 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 8-0.43
−20+2
Attainment 838.0
English & maths grade 5+29%
English & maths grade 4+44%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.2%
Unauthorised5.2%
Authorised absence
5.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
830

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

775 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
775
Boys / girls
384 / 391
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
775 / 750 (103%)
Free school meals
44.1%
FSM pupils
341
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: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr David Day

Location

Address
St Clement's Hill
Postcode
NR3 4BX
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Constituency
Norwich North
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 sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Norwich, Norfolk, 775 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.1%.

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.

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  • Jane Austen College

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools · Secondary

    Norwich · NR3 1DD · Norfolk

    Ages 11–19

    • Att849.0
    • P80.3
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence8.9%

    1.0 miles away

  • Sprowston Community Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Norwich · NR7 8NE · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.7
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence11.6%

    1.1 miles away

  • The Open Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Norwich · NR7 9DL · Norfolk

    Ages 11–19

    • Att834.9
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+21%
    • Absence12.4%

    1.2 miles away

  • Notre Dame High School, Norwich

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Norwich · NR1 3PB · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Hellesdon High School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Norwich · NR6 5SB · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.5
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence13.8%

    2.0 miles away

  • Hewett Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Norwich · NR1 2PL · Norfolk

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.8
    • P80.6
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • City Academy Norwich

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Norwich · NR4 7LP · Norfolk

    Ages 11–19

    • Att832.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+20%
    • Absence14.6%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Day
Telephone
01603411721
Website
www.sewellparkacademy.co.uk

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