Attleborough Academy, Attleborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Attleborough Academy excels at helping pupils with below-average starting points make strong progress through ambitious teaching and excellent support. The school has created a truly inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued, with a wealth of clubs, trips and activities that develop their talents and interests. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who benefit from knowing their teachers care about them and provide the right balance of challenge and support.
Key Strengths
- High attendance and calm, respectful behaviour across the school with strong pupil leadership
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent teaching that helps pupils progress from their starting points
- Comprehensive inclusion practices that remove barriers and adapt learning for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Extensive enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips and careers support that broaden pupils' experiences
- Strong personal development programme teaching pupils about equality, democracy and healthy relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Trustees need stronger oversight of safeguarding processes
- Safeguarding records do not always accurately capture the chronology of events and rationale for decisions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met and effective; staff are vigilant in identifying concerns and pupils feel safe, though trustee oversight of safeguarding processes needs strengthening.
Extracurricular Activities
Football club, art club, music club, cooking club, curriculum enrichment week, student council, prefect roles, head student roles, Year 12 volunteering activities, sixth-form afternoon clubs
Attleborough Academy is a strong school that prioritises pupils' wellbeing and achievement. Leaders have created an inclusive culture where pupils from below-average starting points progress well and feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
21.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
39
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
976 pupils
945 capacity
31 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Attleborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Attleborough
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,550
Applications
8,636
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.67728%
Overall absence
23.6478%
Persistent absence
795
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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