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Acle Academy
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.1 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
685
Capacity
711
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 44% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16 in Norfolk.
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Last inspected: 23 February 2022Quality 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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 32% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.64131, 1.54114 · NR13 3ER
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN138758
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.acleacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Acle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Acle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2022.
Is Acle Academy a good school?
Acle Academy scores 51.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Acle Academy in GCSEs?
Acle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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