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Sprowston Community Academy

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Sprowston Community Academy

Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,739
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.8%
Attainment 8
44.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.0%
Basics 9-5
45.2%

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
14.5%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
7.7%
EBacc 9-4
11.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.67
A*-A Grades
14.9%
A*-B Grades
28.6%
AAB+ %
9.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 74 students entered

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About Sprowston Community Academy

Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. The school has around 1,739 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cannerby Lane, Norwich, NR7 8NE | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Sprowston Community High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sprowston Community Academy

What is Sprowston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sprowston Community Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Sprowston Community Academy's latest exam results?
Sprowston Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sprowston Community Academy located?
Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR7 8NE).
How many pupils attend Sprowston Community Academy?
Sprowston Community Academy has around 1,739 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sprowston Community Academy with other schools?
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