Attleborough Academy
URN: 140534 • Attleborough NR17 2AJ
Overview
- Name
- Attleborough Academy
- URN
- 140534
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil McShane (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01953452335
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 9 Norwich Road, Attleborough NR17 2AJ
Summary
Attleborough Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Attleborough, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 920 students and a capacity of 945. As an academy converter, it operates with a focus on inclusivity and high academic standards. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students and staff, creating a supportive and effective learning environment.
The academy's ethos is built around its core values of Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect, and Excellence, encapsulated in the acronym CARE. This commitment to high expectations is reflected in the diverse curriculum, which includes various extracurricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and field trips, enhancing students' educational experiences.
Attleborough Academy actively engages with the local community and invites prospective students and parents to its Main School Open Evening, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings. The academy emphasizes a caring and hardworking community, aiming to prepare students for future success. For more information, visit their website at www.attleboroughacademy.org.
The academy's ethos is built around its core values of Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect, and Excellence, encapsulated in the acronym CARE. This commitment to high expectations is reflected in the diverse curriculum, which includes various extracurricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and field trips, enhancing students' educational experiences.
Attleborough Academy actively engages with the local community and invites prospective students and parents to its Main School Open Evening, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings. The academy emphasizes a caring and hardworking community, aiming to prepare students for future success. For more information, visit their website at www.attleboroughacademy.org.
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Nearby alternatives
- Old Buckenham High School (63.7)
- Old Buckenham High School (51.7)
- Attleborough High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 945
- Pupils
- 920
- Boys
- 453
- Girls
- 467
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 920 | 453 | 467 | 945 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 932 | 470 | 462 | 945 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 849 | 414 | 435 | 945 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 849 | 414 | 435 | 945 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 828 | 408 | 420 | 945 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 801 | 397 | 404 | 945 | 9.80 |
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