Hethersett Academy

Queen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,209 / 1,350 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.5%

Disadvantaged

11.1%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

59.0

Attainment 8

1,209 pupils

71.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

86.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

5.7

EBacc avg point score

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

Overall absence

15.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

65.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

18.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

16.18

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£49,735

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,875 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,837

Spend per pupil

£7,611

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Queen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB
Phone: 01603810924
Principal: Jane Diver
Website: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy

Academy Trust

INSPIRATION TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

PermanentPart timeSalary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £20,862 to £21,193 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Closes 3 Aug 2026View & apply

Head of Year

Assistant Head of Year

PermanentFull timeSalary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,669 to £27,844 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598- £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)

Closes 4 Aug 2026View & apply

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