Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Norwich, NR7 0XS · Norfolk · secondary school
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15th 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 the 818 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 46% | 2.55 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.14 · 60 | 38% | 2.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 15% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,830 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,892. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores relative to the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud" and feel "valued and safe" within a culture of "calm and purposeful classrooms." Leaders have secured "significant and sustained improvements" since the previous inspection, with pupils responding to high ambition through "positivity and a determination to succeed." The school is judged as Good across all key areas, including the sixth form.
Strengths
- The "ambitious curriculum" is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build "increasingly complex understanding" and achieve highly in examinations.
- Teachers possess a "strong understanding" of their subjects, using precise language and exemplars to help pupils develop a "deep understanding" and address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide extra-curricular offer," including an "impressive sporting offer" and diverse interests, which helps them foster talents and explore new ones.
- Staff and leaders are "positive" about the school’s development, feeling "valued and listened to" as the trust supports strategic improvements.
- The careers programme provides a "wealth of information," helping pupils make informed choices for their next stages.
Areas to improve
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) sometimes "lack precision," preventing some from accessing the "depth of learning" available to peers.
- Reading interventions for struggling pupils occasionally "lack the sharp focus necessary," with some removed from support too soon, hindering the development of fluency.
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 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.2 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| 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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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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