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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Academy sponsor led · Swaffham · PE37 7DZ

Ages 11–16 · 710 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

35.5

Overall absence

11.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • 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 8-0.55
−20+2
Attainment 835.5
English & maths grade 5+23%
English & maths grade 4+40%
EBacc entry66%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.1%
Unauthorised5.7%
Authorised absence
5.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.5%
Enrolments in measure
734

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 fill85%

710 pupils · 840 places

Pupils on roll
710
Boys / girls
350 / 360
School capacity
840
Capacity fill
710 / 840 (85%)
Free school meals
28.9%
FSM pupils
205
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: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Academy trust
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Sponsor
Academy Transformation Trust
Headteacher
Mr Mark Woodhouse

Location

Address
Brandon Road
Postcode
PE37 7DZ
Town
Swaffham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Constituency
South West Norfolk
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from 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 Swaffham, Norfolk, 710 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.9%.

Open schools in Swaffham
7
Secondary schools in Swaffham
1
Academies among open schools in Swaffham
43% (3)
Open schools in PE37
7
Secondary in PE37
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 SwaffhamNear PE37

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Woodhouse
Telephone
01760721480
Website
http://tnha.attrust.org.uk/

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