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City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
682
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.2, the school is performing in the top 94% nationally, although only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction may be a concern, as the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement." The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 5% of schools, suggesting challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 35.2 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
White Other8.2%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black African4.3%
Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.62793, 1.24786 · NR4 7LP
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN135904
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecanorwich.org
Frequently asked questions
What is City Academy Norwich rated by Ofsted?
City Academy Norwich was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is City Academy Norwich a good school?
City Academy Norwich scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 City Academy Norwich in GCSEs?
City Academy Norwich achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.2. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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