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The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.5 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
560
Capacity
750
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While over half of the students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is relatively modest at 33%, with no students entering top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for learners, although there may be room for improvement in higher education progression.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 33% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 18 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
White Other7.9%
Black African2.9%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.64454, 1.32561 · NR7 9DL
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN135650
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.open-academy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Open Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Open Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is The Open Academy a good school?
The Open Academy scores 19.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Open Academy in GCSEs?
The Open Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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