Sprowston Community Academy
Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary located in Norfolk, NR7 8NE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,655 pupils on roll.
Sprowston Community Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Norfolk
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1767
Number of Pupils: 1655
Number of Boys: 845
Number of Girls: 810
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 20.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-24
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2022-07-12
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sprowston Community Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Sprowston Community Academy?
Sprowston Community Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Sprowston Community Academy admit?
Sprowston Community Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Sprowston Community Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Sprowston Community Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Sprowston Community Academy?
Sprowston Community Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Sprowston Community Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Sprowston Community Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Sprowston Community Academy?
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