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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.4 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,834
Capacity
1,892
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 70% recommending the school, though only 62% of students progress to university, and 19% to top-third institutions. The school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 49.2 | Top 33% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 50% | Top 35% 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%. | 48% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 204 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (446 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
78%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
72%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School keeps me informed
66%
Behaviour is good
66%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other9.5%
Mixed Other5.3%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.63614, 1.35574 · NR7 0XS
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN143278
School typeAcademy converter
Websitethorpestandrewschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form a good school?
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form scores 51.4/100 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.
What do parents say about Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form?
Based on 446 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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