The Open Academy Catchment Area
The Open Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 560 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–19
Age range
560
Pupils
750
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Open Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Open Academy is managed by Norfolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →The Open Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135650
Other Secondary Schools in Norwich
If The Open Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aylsham High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR11 6AN
City Academy Norwich Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR4 7LP
Ormiston Victory Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR5 0PX
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR1 3PB
Hellesdon High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR6 5SB
Acle Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR13 3ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Open Academy
Is The Open Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Open Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 560 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.
What is the admissions policy for The Open Academy? ▾
The Open Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Open Academy cover? ▾
The Open Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Open Academy? ▾
The Open Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.