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Attleborough Academy
9 Norwich Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
920
Capacity
945
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 73% nationally for Attainment 8. A notable strength is the 64% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 42% reach grade 5 or above. While 63% of pupils proceed to university, the percentage entering top-third institutions is relatively low at 2%.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 63% | Above 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.51965, 1.01887 · NR17 2AJ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN140534
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.attleboroughacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Attleborough Academy rated by Ofsted?
Attleborough Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2016.
Is Attleborough Academy a good school?
Attleborough Academy scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Attleborough Academy in GCSEs?
Attleborough Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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