Acle Academy

About Acle Academy

Acle Academy is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 685 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WENSUM TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 (2025/26). 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

685 / 711 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 February 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

South Walsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER

Phone

01493750431

Head of School

Helen Watts

Website

http://www.acleacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Acle Academy?

Acle Academy is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Acle Academy have?

Acle Academy has 685 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Acle Academy's Ofsted rating?

Acle Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 February 2022).

How does Acle Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Acle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 in 2025/26.

Is Acle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Acle Academy is part of THE WENSUM TRUST.

Where is Acle Academy?

Acle Academy is located at South Walsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER.