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Sprowston Community Academy
Goodgraded 24/05/2022Ages 11–181,739 pupilsDoes not apply
Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Norwich, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 1,739 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2022, Sprowston Community Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Norwich can view Sprowston Community Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/05/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence34.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry15%
EBacc average point score3.93
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 26.7
Value added-0.26Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Norwich
All schools in Norwich →Cecil Gowing Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miFalcon Junior SchoolGood · 0.2 miSparhawk Infant School & NurseryOutstanding · 0.4 miThe Open AcademyGood · 0.5 miSprowston Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miSprowston Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
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