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Sprowston Community Academy

Broadland, NR7 8NESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.39
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
271 1st-choice / 301 places
Ranking
#2,422
of 3,141 nationally

About Sprowston Community Academy

Sprowston Community Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 271 first-preference applications for 301 total places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.64 applicants per place. This level of demand suggests parents see real value here, though it is worth noting that the school does not have official parent view data to back up that sentiment. The school is a large secondary in Broadland, Norfolk, with 1,739 pupils on roll and a capacity of 1,767, so it is running close to full. Around 21.8% of students are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives a sense of the community it serves. The headteacher, Liz Wood, leads a mixed, non-religious state school with no boarding or nursery provision, and the school has its own sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCannerby Lane, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 8NE
HeadteacherLiz Wood
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils1,739
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity1,739 / 1,767 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsAstro TurfScience LabsSwimming PoolGymnasiumDining HallTennis CourtsSports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

NetballHockeyRugbyDanceRoundersTennisMartial ArtsBasketballCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirOrchestraGardeningDebateEco ClubBook ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel 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.

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