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The Nicholas Hamond Academy

State school · Swaffham, PE37 7DZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 683 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
683 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Norfolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Woodhouse

Entrance

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

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy 39 %
Other 13 %
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.
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior 10 %
Narborough Church of England Primary Academy 10 %
Necton VA Primary School 8 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 6 %
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy 3 %
Sporle Church of England Primary Academy 3 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
22.9%
LA avg.
43%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
38
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

683
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Brandon Road
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7DZ
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Telephone: 01760 721480

Email: office@hamonds.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://tnha.attrust.org.uk

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

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School data & information The Nicholas Hamond Academy Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DZ
683 Pupil numbers
30.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
38 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
22.9%
LA avg.
43%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
35.50
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.55 Score Well below average
≈ 15% 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 23 2
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 2
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 2
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 2
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Nicholas Hamond Academy 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Hamond's is a mainstream High School catering for students between the ages of 12 and 18. A nurturing school, Hamond's has an excellent reputation for the work which we do and the support which we give our students. The school has a Progress Centre where it is possible for us to give intensive teaching and learning time to students, either 1:1 or in small groups, as deemed appropriate and necessary. The school also has an Improvement Centre where we work with young people whose learning behaviours need support and modification. Hamond's is a school where inclusion is always top of the agenda and provision is made to support those in minority groups such as EAL, G&T, health and medical needs, or indeed any student who might be at risk of underachieving.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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