Hethersett Academy
URN: 140188 • Norwich NR9 3DB
Overview
- Name
- Hethersett Academy
- URN
- 140188
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Diver (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01603810924
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Road, Norwich NR9 3DB
Summary
Hethersett Academy, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,209 pupils and a capacity of 1,350. The school is part of the Inspiration Trust and has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted across all areas. Hethersett Academy prides itself on a strong academic curriculum complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, fostering both academic excellence and personal development.
The school is committed to innovative teaching methods, ensuring that lessons are engaging and effective. Hethersett Academy places a significant emphasis on the arts and sports, providing students with opportunities to explore their talents and interests outside the classroom. Recent accolades include the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award and recognition for outstanding GCSE results, highlighting the school’s dedication to high educational standards.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Hethersett Academy’s ethos, with various events and initiatives that foster connections among students, parents, and local residents. The school actively promotes a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
The school is committed to innovative teaching methods, ensuring that lessons are engaging and effective. Hethersett Academy places a significant emphasis on the arts and sports, providing students with opportunities to explore their talents and interests outside the classroom. Recent accolades include the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award and recognition for outstanding GCSE results, highlighting the school’s dedication to high educational standards.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Hethersett Academy’s ethos, with various events and initiatives that foster connections among students, parents, and local residents. The school actively promotes a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ormiston Victory Academy (72.7)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich (70.2)
- Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form (70.2)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich (67.7)
- Sprowston Community Academy (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1209
- Boys
- 630
- Girls
- 579
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1209 | 630 | 579 | 1350 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1174 | 597 | 577 | 1350 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1052 | 544 | 508 | 960 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1052 | 544 | 508 | 960 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 963 | 496 | 467 | 810 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 845 | 430 | 415 | 810 | 9.10 |
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