Sewell Park Academy, Norwich
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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, including those with special needs, through well-trained staff and tailored strategies. Pupils thrive in a warm, respectful environment where behaviour is excellent and bullying is rare. The school goes beyond academics, offering enriching activities like theatre trips, community projects, and clubs that help all pupils feel valued and included.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, including effective use of pupil premium funding
- Well-planned personal development programme teaching pupils about healthy relationships, staying safe online, and community contribution
- Effective leadership and governance with robust systems to identify and support pupils who need additional help
- Warm and welcoming school culture where pupils feel safe and behave well
- Strong careers guidance helping pupils understand their next steps from Year 7 onwards
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils achieving as well as they should in national tests and examinations, though results are improving yearly
- Some pupils with higher starting points not consistently receiving support to reach the full curriculum ambition
- Need to further develop confidence in some pupils to contribute fully in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, school production, arts clubs, sports clubs, school trips (Norwich Theatre Royal, Houses of Parliament), citizenship club, homework club, active citizenship activities (tree planting, foodbank donations), SPA+ community programme
Sewell Park Academy is a school that meets safeguarding standards and has made notable improvements since the previous inspection, with leaders working effectively to support pupils' achievement. The school serves a significant number of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, providing well-targeted support across the curriculum.
At a Glance
44.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
25
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
775 pupils
750 capacity
25 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
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(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.29567%
Overall absence
24.78528%
Persistent absence
815
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sewell Park Academy
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road Junior School
George White Junior School
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Catton Grove Primary School
Sprowston Infant School
Sprowston Junior School
Mile Cross Primary School
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