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Acle Academy

Broadland, NR13 3ERSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
-0.08
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
133 1st-choice / 136 places
Ranking
#1,718
of 3,141 nationally

About Acle Academy

Acle Academy is a mixed state secondary for 11 to 16 year olds in the Broadland area of Norfolk, and it is currently a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 711 pupils and currently houses 685, meaning it is running close to full but with a small amount of headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 230 applications for 136 places, making it officially oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.69. Of those applications, 133 were first-preference offers, indicating that most families who put Acle as their top choice were successful, but competition for places is real.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSouth Walsham Road, Norwich, Broadland, NR13 3ER
HeadteacherHelen Watts
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils685
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity685 / 711 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Astro TurfSwimming PoolGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballCricketRugbyRowingSwimmingBadmintonNetballHockeyRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDramaScience ClubNewspaperChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Acle Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.