Hewett Academy
Norwich, NR1 2PL · Norfolk · secondary school
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10th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 702 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.0 · 62 | 30% | 1.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.1 · 51 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hewett Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Rugby, Table Tennis, Netball, and Basketball. Arts activities include the Battle of the Bands, Piano Competition, Annual Music Competition, and Carol Service. A Backstage Tour at Norwich Theatre Royal is also offered.
Getting in
The published school roll is 543 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Hewett Academy
Overview
Hewett Academy is a school where pupils are “happy and well cared for” within a supportive, family-like environment. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with an “ambitious” curriculum and “Outstanding” personal development, resulting in pupils who are respectful, responsible citizens.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and logically ordered, enabling pupils to develop “complex and deep understanding” and become “creative problem-solvers.”
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils demonstrating a “deep and meaningful awareness of diversity, equal opportunity and respect” and a strong sense of fairness.
- Support for reading is highly effective, with expert teachers helping pupils who struggle to “catch up swiftly” and become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through “well-considered adaptions” that allow them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers an extensive “entitlement programme” and a wide range of after-school clubs, including unique opportunities like learning about “Japanese culture or programming artificial intelligence.”
Areas to improve
- Not all teachers use assessment “precisely enough” to determine exactly what pupils know, meaning some are unable to adapt teaching to address misconceptions or gaps in knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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