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Jane Austen College

State school · Norwich, NR3 1DD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,062 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,062 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Norfolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Glen Allott

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Wensum Junior School 11 %
Lionwood Junior School 10 %
Angel Road Junior School 10 %
George White Junior School 9 %
Avenue Junior School 7 %
Magdalen Gates Primary School 6 %
Charles Darwin Primary School 5 %
Bignold Primary School and Nursery 5 %
The Free School Norwich 4 %
Mile Cross Primary School 3 %
Catton Grove Primary School 3 %
Lakenham Primary School 3 %
Falcon Junior School 3 %
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
79%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
1%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,062
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

46-48 Colegate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 1DD
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Telephone: 01603 463800

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

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School data & information Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD
1,062 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
22 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
79%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.00
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.26 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 2

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
1%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.79
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE AS level 1 E
Spanish GCE A level 10 B
Sociology GCE A level 34 B
Psychology GCE A level 38 A
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 13 C
Law GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 32 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 16 A
Geography GCE A level 22 B
French GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 25 A
English Language GCE A level 9 A
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 9 A
Biology GCE A level 10 C
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 10 A*
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Jane Austen College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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