City Academy Norwich
About City Academy Norwich
City Academy Norwich is a secondary school in the city that parents are clearly keen on, despite some challenges. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 203 applications for 132 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.54, meaning it was significantly overapplied. Of those applicants, 115 put the school as their first preference, and all 115 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests that local families see something worthwhile here, even if the school’s official rating tells a more complicated story. The school is led by headteacher Jo Franklin and serves 682 pupils, well below its capacity of 1,100. Over half of its students (53.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a high proportion and gives some context to the school’s performance data.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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