Sprowston Community Academy

About Sprowston Community Academy

Sprowston Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,739 pupils on roll. It is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 (2025/26). 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,739 / 1,767 (98%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 May 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

Cannerby Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE

Phone

01603485266

Head Teacher

Liz Wood

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sprowston Community Academy?

Sprowston Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sprowston Community Academy have?

Sprowston Community Academy has 1,739 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sprowston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sprowston Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does Sprowston Community Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sprowston Community Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.

Is Sprowston Community Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sprowston Community Academy is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Sprowston Community Academy?

Sprowston Community Academy is located at Cannerby Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE.