Jane Austen College

URN: 140815 • Norwich NR3 1DD

Overview

Name
Jane Austen College
URN
140815
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Glen Allott (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
01603463800
Website
Visit
Address
46-48 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1DD

Summary

Jane Austen College is a mixed secondary free school located in Norwich, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 1,101 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values of kindness, hard work, and responsibility. The ethos of the college emphasises the importance of character development alongside academic achievement, aiming to prepare students for future success.

The curriculum at Jane Austen College is designed to be stimulating and engaging, encouraging a love of learning among students. The school offers a range of academic subjects and extracurricular activities, including a sixth form that provides excellent educational support. Recent achievements include notable successes in GCSE and A-Level results, as well as participation in various competitions and events that promote creativity and teamwork.

Pastoral care is a key focus at Jane Austen College, with dedicated mental health support available to ensure the well-being of all students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, hosting events such as open evenings to showcase opportunities available to students and to foster a strong school community.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
INSPIRATION TRUST
Capacity
1100
Pupils
1101
Boys
468
Girls
633
FSM %
28.00
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1101 468 633 1100 28.00
2024-09-11 1062 438 624 1100 27.10
2023-09-11 1055 434 621 1100 26.60
2022-09-11 1055 434 621 1100 26.60
2021-09-11 1048 426 622 1100 24.40
2020-09-11 937 373 564 1100 20.10

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