Jane Austen College, Norwich | The Schools Guide

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Jane Austen College

46-48 Colegate, Norwich NR3 1DD

https://www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege

Jane Austen College is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,060 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

This school is a member of Inspiration Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Hewett Academy, Hethersett Academy, Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, Cromer Academy and Wayland Academy.)

Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment.

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Other schools nearby

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Distance (miles)	Score	Name
0.7		Notre Dame High School, Norwich
1.0		Sewell Park Academy
1.3		Hewett Academy
1.6		City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
1.7		The Open Academy
1.8		Sprowston Community Academy
1.9		City Academy Norwich
2.4		University Technical College Norfolk
2.5		Hellesdon High School
2.6		Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
3.5		Ormiston Victory Academy
4.0		Framingham Earl High School

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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance

Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community.

Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)

Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.

Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.

Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.

Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average.

Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.

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