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Hewett Academy

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Hewett Academy

Cecil Road, Norwich, NR1 2PL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.5%
Basics 9-5
43.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.846.4
2023/2446.846.4
2024/2545.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.210.00
2023/24+0.560.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.1%
EBacc APS
4.26
EBacc 9-5
27.4%
EBacc 9-4
38.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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The Wherry School
0.26 km away · Free schools special
Good
Harford Manor School, Norwich
0.34 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
0.5 km away · Further education
Visiting Teacher Service Central
0.63 km away · Miscellaneous
Norwich Steiner School
0.77 km away · Other independent school

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About Hewett Academy

Hewett Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. The school has around 488 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cecil Road, Norwich, NR1 2PL | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hewett Academy

What is Hewett Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hewett Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Hewett Academy's latest exam results?
Hewett Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Hewett Academy located?
Hewett Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR1 2PL).
How many pupils attend Hewett Academy?
Hewett Academy has around 488 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hewett Academy with other schools?
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