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Hethersett Academy
Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,209
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.0, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 9% nationwide. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 87%, with 71% obtaining grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score of 92.7 reflects its strong reputation and quality of education, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking excellence in secondary education.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 59.0 | Top 9% 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%. | 87% | Top 9% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 74% | Top 5% 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%. | 64% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other5.0%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.59958, 1.18336 · NR9 3DB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN140188
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Hethersett Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hethersett Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2016.
Is Hethersett Academy a good school?
Hethersett Academy scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Hethersett Academy in GCSEs?
Hethersett Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.0. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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