Hewett Academy

About Hewett Academy

Hewett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 488 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28% 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

488 / 750 (65%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 October 2023

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

Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL

Phone

01603531564

Head Teacher

Antony Little

Website

http://www.inspirationtrust.org/hewettacademy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hewett Academy?

Hewett Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hewett Academy have?

Hewett Academy has 488 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hewett Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hewett Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does Hewett Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hewett Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 in 2025/26.

Is Hewett Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hewett Academy is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is Hewett Academy?

Hewett Academy is located at Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL.