Is Sprowston Community Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 43rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sprowston Community Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sprowston Community Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.8 (England: 46.2). 52.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sprowston Community Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sprowston Community Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sprowston Community Academy

Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE

Local ranking43rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1767

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 52.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 277

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 41.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 37.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.7

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 9.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 41.4
16-18 Cohort: 154

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1739
Boys: 853 (50%)
Girls: 849 (50%)
Capacity: 1767 (96% full)
SEND: 22.8%
FSM Eligible: 22.1%
EAL: 10.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 105.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,105/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.7%
White Other: 4.0%
Black African: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.7%

86.7%

White British

4.0%

White Other

1.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01603485266

Cannerby Lane

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144359
UKPRN: 10064750
Establishment No.: 4028
Trust: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST

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