Jane Austen College
Norwich, NR3 1DD · Norfolk · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 8.8/10 against 870 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.4 · 80 | 30% | 2.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.26 · 70 | 25% | 1.74 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jane Austen College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.26 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming and badminton teams. Music activities include the Battle of the Bands, Piano Competition, Annual Music Competition, and Carol Service.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,085 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 in maintaining their progress scores across different subjects? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Jane Austen College
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils’ experiences are defined by “highly warm and positive relationships” and an environment where they feel “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain “the highest level of academic ambition for all,” resulting in “exceptional levels of depth and complexity” in pupils’ work. The inspection concludes that the school provides an outstanding education, with teaching of the “highest standard” and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “extensive range of pastoral support,” including specific help for mental health, which enables them to cope with issues such as anxiety.
- The curriculum is “highly aspirational” and tailored to meet specific needs, with staff consistently checking knowledge to address misconceptions and deepen understanding.
- Teaching is of the “highest standard” due to high-quality training, allowing pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access “highly challenging texts” without reduced aspirations.
- Behaviour is excellent, with incidents being “extremely rare” because pupils are “so engrossed in what they learn” and understand the importance of routines.
- The “character curriculum” promotes values such as kindness and tolerance, while a “comprehensive programme of careers guidance” ensures pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 53.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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