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The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Academy Transformation Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Iceni Academy, Mildenhall College Academy, Westbourne Academy, The Dukeries Academy and The Hathaway Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | Litcham School | |
| 7.6 | Wayland Academy | |
| 9.6 | Iceni Academy | |
| 11.2 | Northgate High School | |
| 11.6 | Dereham Neatherd High School | |
| 12.8 | Downham Market Academy | |
| 13.5 | Springwood High School | |
| 13.8 | King's Lynn Academy | |
| 14.1 | King Edward VII Academy | |
| 14.2 | Breckland School | |
| 14.9 | The Thetford Academy | |
| 15.3 | Fakenham Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average. Progress is poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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