Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is a not applicable school in Norwich, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy currently has around 56 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 82.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 20.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 48.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Pettus Road, Norwich, NR4 7BU
Website: http://www.eatonhallacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01603457480
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Norfolk
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Peter Lambert
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139099

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 54
Number of Pupils: 56
Number of Boys: 56
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 20.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 48.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.10%51
Other White3.60%2
White and Asian3.60%2
White and Black African1.80%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-3.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-7.0)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
50%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
97.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
103.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
86.0
Town average
102.9
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.46)
Of the 7 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 7 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.46
Town average
0.02
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
7.4
Town average
44.8
Local authority average
39.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.3
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road , NR5 8DB
3out of 4 2,512 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU
- not rated 650 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU
- not rated 650 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Colman Infant School
Colman Road , NR4 7AW
- not rated 826 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Colman Infant School
Colman Road , NR4 7AW
- not rated 826 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Northfields First and Nursery School, Norwich
Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS
- not rated 893 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blackdale Middle School, Norwich
Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN
- not rated 1,191 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Fairway Middle School
Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU
- not rated 1,276 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Harford Community Middle School
Locksley Road , NR4 6LG
- not rated 2,396 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bignold Middle School
Wessex Street , NR2 2SP
- not rated 2,433 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Larkman Middle School, Norwich
Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED
- not rated 2,613 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP
2out of 4 1,466 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road , NR4 6PP
3out of 4 1,506 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
City of Norwich School
Eaton Road , NR4 6PP
- not rated 1,506 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Earlham High School
Earlham Road , NR4 7NU
- not rated 1,521 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hewett Academy
Cecil Road , NR1 2PL
3out of 4 2,431 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ
- not rated 2,234 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR
- not rated 2,870 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eaton Hall School, Norwich
Pettus Road , NR4 7BU
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road , NR4 7BU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Clare School
South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU
4out of 4 724 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
University of East Anglia
The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ
- not rated 1,267 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU
- not rated 1,487 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.