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City Academy Norwich

City Academy Norwich, Norwich
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City Academy Norwich

299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Norwich.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
682
Ages
11-19
FSM
53.2%
Attainment 8
35.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.7%
Basics 9-5
27.4%

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
8.1%
EBacc APS
2.90
EBacc 9-5
2.2%
EBacc 9-4
3.7%
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About City Academy Norwich

City Academy Norwich is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.2. The school has around 682 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about City Academy Norwich

What is City Academy Norwich's Ofsted rating?
City Academy Norwich received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are City Academy Norwich's latest exam results?
City Academy Norwich: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is City Academy Norwich located?
City Academy Norwich is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR4 7LP).
How many pupils attend City Academy Norwich?
City Academy Norwich has around 682 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare City Academy Norwich with other schools?
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