The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Academy sponsor led
Swaffham, PE37 7DZ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
8 of 8 in Breckland
Pupils
710
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
9.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | 35.5 | 38.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | 23% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 25% | 26% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.50 | -0.55 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Litcham School · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Wayland Academy · 7.6 mi · Good · Top 38% in England
- Iceni Secondary Academy · 9.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 14% in England
- Northgate High School · 11.2 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Dereham Neatherd High School · 11.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
- Downham Market Academy · 12.8 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
The neighbourhood
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is in Swaffham (typical home £260,000, crime average).
What is The Nicholas Hamond Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Nicholas Hamond Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Nicholas Hamond Academy is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.