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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD

A Good-rated all-through school in Harleston where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England
Pupils
837
Ages
3-16
FSM
19.8%
Attainment 8
42.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
74.0%
Writing
69.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
59.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.7%
Basics 9-5
29.7%

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
19.8%
EBacc APS
3.55
EBacc 9-5
2.2%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
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About The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is a secondary school in Harleston, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 161 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. The school has around 837 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

What is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)'s Ofsted rating?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 161 responses): 75% of parents would recommend The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School).
What are The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)'s latest exam results?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) located?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is a secondary school in Harleston, Norfolk (IP20 9DD).
How many pupils attend The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) has around 837 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) with other schools?
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