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Sprowston Community Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sprowston Community Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1739 pupils, and a capacity of 1767 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,739

Pupils

1,767

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Sprowston Community Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sprowston Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sprowston Community Academy — School Information

Full address
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144359

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If Sprowston Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sprowston Community Academy

Is Sprowston Community Academy oversubscribed?

Sprowston Community Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1767 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sprowston Community Academy?

Admission to Sprowston Community Academy is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sprowston Community Academy cover?

Sprowston Community Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sprowston Community Academy?

Sprowston Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.