How many pupils does UET Pathfinder Academy have?

UET Pathfinder Academy has 335 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is UET Pathfinder Academy's Ofsted rating?

UET Pathfinder Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

Is UET Pathfinder Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — UET Pathfinder Academy is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is UET Pathfinder Academy?

UET Pathfinder Academy is located at Douglas Bader School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW.

UET Pathfinder Academy

Douglas Bader School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW

Requires Improvement

Inspected 2 July 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

5–16

Ages

335

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy alternative provision converter

Type

About UET Pathfinder Academy

UET Pathfinder Academy is an academy alternative provision converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 335 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. 71.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 335 / 350 (96%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

71.5%

Free school meals

7.7%

EAL

40%

SEN support

30.1%

EHC plan

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

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -14.5 vs 2023/24

7.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

45.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -19.1 vs 2023/24

£49,862

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,300 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

17.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£20,728

Spend per pupil

£24,814

Income per pupil

43%

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: Douglas Bader School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW
Phone: 01603737764
Executive Headteacher: Matt Ridley
Website: www.pathfinderschools.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is UET Pathfinder Academy?: UET Pathfinder Academy is an academy alternative provision converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does UET Pathfinder Academy have?: UET Pathfinder Academy has 335 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is UET Pathfinder Academy's Ofsted rating?: UET Pathfinder Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
Is UET Pathfinder Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — UET Pathfinder Academy is part of UNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is UET Pathfinder Academy?: UET Pathfinder Academy is located at Douglas Bader School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW.

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