GCSE 2025/26
#1,608 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142059.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.1, similar to England, similar to Norfolk | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 61.4%, worse than England, similar to Norfolk | 63.4% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 50%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 5.7%, worse than England, worse than Norfolk | 10% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 60%, similar to England, similar to Norfolk | 58% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 70 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 543 |
| Girls | 262 |
| Boys | 281 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 33% |
| First language not English | 28% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 750 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 27.6% |
| Sixth form places2021/22 | 500 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 134 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 45 |
| Average class size | 22.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 8.7 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 34.5 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 16.31 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 37.02 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 31 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 26.2 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2.8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 140 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 397 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 119 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 119 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 1 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.4%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 8.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 19.8%, similar to England, better than Norfolk | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.3%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 4.4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 21.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 89.1% |
| Further education | 59.4% |
| School sixth form | 29.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.3% |
| Employment | 4.7% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tuckswood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Norwich Steiner School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Lakenham Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Norwich High School for Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | The Free School Norwich | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 May 2022. |
Hewett Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 3 Oct 2023.
Hewett Academy ranks 1,608 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 50% of pupils at Hewett Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.1 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Hewett Academy made 140 offers from 397 applications (2.8 per offer), and 119 of 119 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Hewett Academy has 543 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Hewett Academy had 750 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Hewett Academy has a sixth form with 500 places in 2021/22.
At Hewett Academy, the average class had 22.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Hewett Academy missed 6.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 19.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.