What did Ofsted judge Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hethersett Academy?

Hethersett Academy has 1,250 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hethersett Academy take?

Hethersett Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Hethersett Academy located?

Hethersett Academy is located in Norwich, NR9 3DB, Norfolk.

How do I apply to Hethersett Academy?

Hethersett Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hethersett Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Hethersett Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Hethersett Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy has 1,250 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hethersett Academy take?: Hethersett Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Hethersett Academy located?: Hethersett Academy is located in Norwich, NR9 3DB, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hethersett Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Hethersett Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Hethersett Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hethersett Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy has 1,250 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hethersett Academy take?: Hethersett Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Hethersett Academy located?: Hethersett Academy is located in Norwich, NR9 3DB, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hethersett Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Hethersett Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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