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Attleborough Academy

Breckland, NR17 2AJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
182 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
#905
of 3,141 nationally

About Attleborough Academy

Parents considering Attleborough Academy will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 274 applications for 174 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.57. Of those, 182 families put it as their first preference, and 169 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held since its 2016 graded inspection. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. Leadership and management, as well as the sixth-form provision, were both rated Good in that 2016 inspection, which is a solid foundation for parents to build on.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address9 Norwich Road, Attleborough, Breckland, NR17 2AJ
HeadteacherNeil McShane
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils920
Free School Meals (FSM)20.1%
School Capacity920 / 945 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsSixth Form CentreSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsAstro TurfTheatreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballTennisHockeyRoundersDanceRugby

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubNewspaperEco ClubYoung EnterpriseScience ClubArt ClubChoirDebateGardeningModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

After-school care

15:20-16:20

Source: attleboroughacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Attleborough Academy

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