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Sewell Park Academy

Norwich, NR3 4BXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.43
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
184 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
#2,499
of 3,141 nationally

About Sewell Park Academy

Sewell Park Academy is a secondary school in Norwich that is currently running above its official capacity, with 789 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 750. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools. Demand for places is strong, with 336 applications for 150 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those applicants, 184 put the school as their first preference, and 145 first-preference offers were made. The school is non-denominational and does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. It is a mixed, state-funded secondary for ages 11 to 16, led by headteacher David Day.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 4BX
HeadteacherDavid Day
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils789
Free School Meals (FSM)40.9%
School Capacity789 / 750 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
GymnasiumICT SuiteSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTheatreTennis CourtsAstro TurfLibraryPlaying FieldsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BasketballHockeyRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningScience ClubDuke of EdinburghDramaChoirArt ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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