City Academy Norwich
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Norwich, NR4 7LP
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
7 of 7 in Norwich
Pupils
674
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
11.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 32.2 | 35.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 20% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 23% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.70 | -0.75 | — |
47% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- Jane Austen College · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 25% in England
- Hewett Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Ormiston Victory Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 50% in England
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 10% in England
- Hellesdon High School · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 19% in England
Best secondary schools in Norwich · Best secondary schools in Norfolk
The neighbourhood
City Academy Norwich is in University & Avenues (typical home £225,000, crime average).
What is City Academy Norwich's Ofsted rating?
City Academy Norwich is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does City Academy Norwich rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, City Academy Norwich is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.