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The Open Academy, Norwich
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The Open Academy

Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL

A Good-rated secondary school in Norwich.

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
560
Ages
11-19
FSM
39.4%
Attainment 8
36.6
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
34.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.4%
EBacc APS
3.16
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
4.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
17.21
A*-A Grades
2.4%
A*-B Grades
14.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 33 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About The Open Academy

The Open Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 560 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Open Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2022 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Open Academy

What is The Open Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Open Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Open Academy's latest exam results?
The Open Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Open Academy located?
The Open Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR7 9DL).
How many pupils attend The Open Academy?
The Open Academy has around 560 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Open Academy with other schools?
View The Open Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.