How many pupils does Jane Austen College have?

Jane Austen College has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Jane Austen College's Ofsted rating?

Jane Austen College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does Jane Austen College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Jane Austen College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 in 2025/26.

Is Jane Austen College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Jane Austen College is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.

Where is Jane Austen College?

Jane Austen College is located at 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD.

Jane Austen College

46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD

Outstanding

Inspected 1 May 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

52.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

1,101

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Jane Austen College

Jane Austen College is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,101 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 (2025/26). 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,101 / 1,100 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.6%

Free school meals

24.7%

EAL

SEN support

9.7%

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)

52.2

Attainment 8

175 pupils

59.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

101 students

11.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

82%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

17.3%

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.

59.59

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

14.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.8 vs 2023/24

£48,830

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,277 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.9 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.

£6,655

Spend per pupil

£7,238

Income per pupil

59%

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: 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD
Phone: 01603463800
Executive Principal: Glen Allott
Website: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Jane Austen College?: Jane Austen College is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Jane Austen College have?: Jane Austen College has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Jane Austen College's Ofsted rating?: Jane Austen College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does Jane Austen College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Jane Austen College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 in 2025/26.
Is Jane Austen College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Jane Austen College is part of INSPIRATION TRUST.
Where is Jane Austen College?: Jane Austen College is located at 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD.

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