Sprowston Community Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Norwich, Norfolk
Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led).
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Catchment area for Sprowston Community Academy
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school, on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Key facts
- Address
- Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 1,702 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 20.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 6 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging in this inclusive and supportive school community.”
- “Pupils build positive relationships with staff and peers, which helps pupils feel valued and confident in their learning environment.”
- “Pupils participate widely in enrichment activities, including clubs, leadership opportunities and whole-school events.”
To improve
- “Pupils' achievement in post-16 vocational courses is well above the national average, while achievement on A-level courses is below the national average.”
- “Despite overall attendance being below the national average, there is sustained improvement in attendance over time.”
- “However, attendance remains a high priority for the school.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 45 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 261 first-preference applications, 277 offers in total, 261 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- The Open Academy 0.5 mi Good
- Sewell Park Academy 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 1.7 mi Not judged
- Jane Austen College 1.8 mi Outstanding
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 2.3 mi Good
- Hellesdon High School 2.9 mi Requires improvement
- Hewett Academy 3.0 mi Good
- City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 3.4 mi School remains Good