Open Other Secondary Mixed

Hethersett Academy

Queen's Road, Norwich, NR9 3DB
Part of: INSPIRATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Hethersett Academy
Norwich, NR9 3DB
1,209 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
630 Boys
579 Girls
About Hethersett Academy

Hethersett Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Jane Diver.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency South Norfolk
Ward Hethersett
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor INSPIRATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2013
UKPRN 10043337
URN 140188
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanne Brown Chair of Local Governing Body 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Bosworth Local Governor 06/01/2025 26/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Cole Local Governor 05/06/2025 04/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Fraser MacMillan Local Governor 06/02/2018 05/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirshen Porter Local Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Skinner Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Spatchett Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Tarry Local Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mark VandenBergh Local Governor 01/12/2017 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Vincent Local Governor 09/05/2019 08/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Hethersett VC Primary School
0.02 km • Norwich
Other
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
0.87 km • Norwich
Other
Little Melton Primary School
1.96 km • Norwich
Other
Cringleford Prep
3.37 km • Cringleford
Other
Cringleford CE VA Primary School
3.57 km • Norwich
Other
The Bawburgh School
3.66 km • Norwich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hethersett Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
Hethersett Academy has 1,209 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Hethersett Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Hethersett Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Hethersett Academy is Ms Jane Diver.
Hethersett Academy is at Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Hethersett Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Hethersett Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Jane Diver
Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
01603810924
www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy
Location
NR9 3DB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140188
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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