How many pupils does Hethersett Academy have?

Hethersett Academy has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hethersett Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hethersett Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 in 2025/26.

Is Hethersett Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hethersett Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is Hethersett Academy?

Hethersett Academy is located at Queen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB.

Hethersett Academy

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

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

55.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Hethersett Academy

Hethersett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,209 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 (2025/26). 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

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

2025/26

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

14%

Free school meals

13.5%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

55.5

Attainment 8

220 pupils

70.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

82.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

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, 2025/26, 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Hethersett Academy have?: Hethersett Academy has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hethersett Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Hethersett Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 in 2025/26.
Is Hethersett Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hethersett Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.
Where is Hethersett Academy?: Hethersett Academy is located at Queen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB.

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