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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Broadland, NR7 0XSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
253 1st-choice / 266 places
Ranking
#1,230
of 3,141 nationally

About Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a large state secondary in Broadland, Norfolk, currently operating very close to its capacity of 1,892 pupils with 1,834 on roll. The school serves a community where 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 395 applications for 266 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. Of those, 253 families listed it as their first preference, and all 253 received offers. This level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice among local families, particularly given its location in Broadland, where it ranks 2nd out of 7 schools in the local authority area by Progress 8 score. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaundry Lane, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 0XS
HeadteacherPenny Bignell
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils1,834
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity1,834 / 1,892 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSwimming PoolLibraryAstro TurfMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BadmintonCricketMartial ArtsGymnasticsTennisRoundersRugbyFootballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubNewspaperChoirDebateDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.