Hewett Academy
URN: 142059 • Norwich NR1 2PL
Overview
- Name
- Hewett Academy
- URN
- 142059
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Antony Little (since 2021)
- Previous head
- Lucy Austin
- Telephone
- 01603531564
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cecil Road, Norwich NR1 2PL
Summary
Hewett Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Norwich, Norfolk, with an enrolment of 488 students and a capacity of 750. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the creative arts alongside traditional academic subjects. The school is equipped with extensive facilities, including a new £2 million sports centre, professional sports pitches, and a theatre, which support a well-rounded educational experience.
The academy promotes a strong sense of community through its House System, encouraging student unity and healthy competition via various events. Hewett Academy is committed to fostering personal and professional development, providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and showcase their talents, such as in sports and the arts.
Hewett Academy also prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, recently achieving recognition as a "school of sanctuary." With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.7%), the academy actively works to create an environment where all learners can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hewettacademy.
The academy promotes a strong sense of community through its House System, encouraging student unity and healthy competition via various events. Hewett Academy is committed to fostering personal and professional development, providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and showcase their talents, such as in sports and the arts.
Hewett Academy also prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, recently achieving recognition as a "school of sanctuary." With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.7%), the academy actively works to create an environment where all learners can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hewettacademy.
Useful links
- July 3rd 2025 Young Table Tennis Star Represents Team England at International Tournament (sen)
- October 18th 2022 Inspiration Trust Presents… Annie The Musical - Coming February 2023! (sen)
- February 13th 2023 "The Sun’ll Come Out": Students at Hewett Academy, Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Present Outstanding Performance of Annie T... (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- July 8th 2022 Hewett Academy Open Events 2022-23 Academic Year (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hethersett Academy (75.2)
- 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)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 488
- Boys
- 259
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 488 | 259 | 229 | 750 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 216 | 206 | 1493 | 36.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 289 | 139 | 150 | 1493 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 289 | 139 | 150 | 1493 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 298 | 146 | 152 | 1493 | 41.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 297 | 137 | 160 | 1493 | 34.10 |
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