Acle Academy
Academy converter · 709 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.9
Further education
The College of West Anglia
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
The College of West Anglia is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,299 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 7% went to university (Norfolk 28%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D+, well below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Sociology, Business Studies and English Language and Literature.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Norfolk and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | The College of West Anglia | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,299 | 7,453 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 68% | 78% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 7% | 28% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 13% | 19% |
| Further education | 8% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 42% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 25% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | The College of West Anglia | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 3,491 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 49 | 3,184 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 24.10 | 33.65 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 | 33% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 33% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | 24% | 2% |
| History | 10 | 20% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 16% | 31% |
| Biology | 6 | 12% | 20% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Chemistry | — | — | 17% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 39 | 80% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 32 | 65% | — |
| Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection | VRQ Level 2 | 31 | 63% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 53% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 25 | 51% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 23 | 47% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 20 | 41% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 35% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 17 | 35% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 16 | 33% | — |
| Brickwork/Masonry | VRQ Level 2 | 14 | 29% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 13 | 27% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 27% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 12 | 24% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 10 | 20% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 20% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 9 | 18% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 8 | 16% | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 16% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 16% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 8 | 16% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 12% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 12% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | — | — | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Painting and Decorating | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.