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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

Brandon Road, Swaffham, PE37 7DZ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
683
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
38.3
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.1%
Basics 9-5
29.1%

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
44.5%
EBacc APS
3.41
EBacc 9-5
12.7%
EBacc 9-4
20.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 1 students entered

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About The Nicholas Hamond Academy

The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a secondary school in Swaffham, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.3. The school has around 683 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brandon Road, Swaffham, PE37 7DZ | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2021 — Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Nicholas Hamond Academy

What is The Nicholas Hamond Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Nicholas Hamond Academy's latest exam results?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Nicholas Hamond Academy located?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a secondary school in Swaffham, Norfolk (PE37 7DZ).
How many pupils attend The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy has around 683 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Nicholas Hamond Academy with other schools?
View The Nicholas Hamond 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.