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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
Wilderness Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.3 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
837
Capacity
973
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through Church of England school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 75%, though only 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Limited published data on progress measures suggests that while there are strengths, parents may want to consider the school's overall academic performance in relation to their child's needs.
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Last inspected: 24 June 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. | 42.7 | Bottom 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%. | 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 7% 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 7% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | No UK data |
Parent View (161 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Good range of subjects
73%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.39838, 1.29551 · IP20 9DD
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN149197
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sancroft.stbenets.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) rated by Ofsted?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) a good school?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) scores 44.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
Based on 161 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) in GCSEs?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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