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OpenSecondaryURN 135650

The Open Academy

Academy sponsor led · Norwich · NR7 9DL

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

529

Local authority

Norfolk

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Norwich, Norfolk, 529 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 39.9%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Secondary schools in Norwich
22
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR7
13
Secondary in NR7
3
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 NR7

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135650

Location

Address
Salhouse Road
Postcode
NR7 9DL
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk

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
529
Boys / girls
254 / 275
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
529 / 750 (71%)
Free school meals
39.9%
FSM pupils
206
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01603481640
Website
http://www.open-academy.org.uk/

Official links