Sprowston Community 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
Sprowston is a caring, inclusive school where pupils feel supported and valued. The school excels at removing barriers for disadvantaged pupils through funded trips, enrichment activities, and tailored support. Teachers work consistently to help all pupils build knowledge securely, and pastoral staff form strong relationships with pupils who trust them and contribute their views to school improvement.
Key Strengths
- Strong vocational post-16 courses with achievement well above national average
- Excellent pastoral care and support for pupils' wellbeing and personal development
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Well-structured curriculum with consistent teaching approaches and good use of assessment
- Positive behaviour and rare bullying due to clear expectations and staff relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Overall attendance remains below national average, though improving
- Some pupils have persistent spelling and handwriting errors affecting their written work
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with education, health and care plans participate less in extra-curricular activities
- A-level achievement below national average (though small cohort context noted)
- Teachers' questioning occasionally does not probe deeply enough to address misconceptions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, leaders fulfil their responsibilities, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, arts, debating, coding, Pride March events, sixth-form mentoring, leadership clubs
Sprowston Community Academy is a well-led school with an inclusive ethos where pupils generally achieve in line with national averages and receive strong pastoral support. The school demonstrates clear strengths in vocational post-16 provision and supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
At a Glance
22.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
76
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,702 pupils
1,767 capacity
65 spare places available
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
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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
11.34745%
Overall absence
28.4153%
Persistent absence
1,647
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
Sprowston Community Academy
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Junior School
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sprowston Infant School
Sprowston Junior School
Heartsease Primary Academy
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
White House Farm
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
George White Junior School
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