Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, 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
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thorpe St Andrew has created a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and safe, with warm relationships between staff and students. The school combines ambitious teaching with excellent pastoral care, supporting pupils to develop subject expertise and important life skills. Pupils regularly represent the school in regional and national competitions, and many go on successfully to their next stage after leaving.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum with logical progression from Years 7 to 13 that builds pupils' knowledge effectively
- Strong subject expertise among teachers who explain concepts clearly and break down complex information accessibly
- Effective behaviour management with high expectations, leading to calm learning environments
- Impressive range of extra-curricular activities including sports, creative hobbies, and enrichment opportunities
- Successful support for most pupils who struggle with reading, helping them catch up and access the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Some adaptations for pupils with SEND lack precision, preventing them from accessing the full depth of learning alongside their peers
- Reading intervention programmes sometimes lack sharp focus on individual needs and are ended too soon, meaning some pupils don't develop fluency quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, rugby, pickleball, crochet, allotment gardening, model racing car design and building, school senate, sixth-form council
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a good secondary comprehensive school where pupils are proud to attend and enjoy learning in calm, purposeful classrooms. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, with high ambition for all pupils reflected in a well-designed curriculum and strong teaching.
At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
446 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
80
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,830 pupils
1,892 capacity
62 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(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.90946%
Overall absence
19.59766%
Persistent absence
1,541
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
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Dussindale Primary School
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
St William's Primary School
Heartsease Primary Academy
Falcon Junior School
Lionwood Junior School
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
White House Farm
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