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Our academic curriculum is supported by a huge range of extra activities

WE ARE AN OFSTED OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

Hethersett Academy is an Outstanding school, judged by Ofsted to be at the top level in all areas

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WE ARE INNOVATORS

Our teachers are dedicated and constantly developing innovative lessons

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Principal

Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia's top-performing schools, producing students that achieve highly with this year being no exception, and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. We are proud of our strong academic approach, without neglecting the richness that comes from experiencing and enjoying sport and culture.

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November 3rd 2022

Hethersett Academy Continues to be Ofsted Outstanding

August 21st 2025

Outstanding GCSE Results: Set for success at Hethersett Academy

July 17th 2025

The Hethersett Press #6

July 16th 2025

Exploring Christian Belief at Norwich Cathedral

July 15th 2025

Frankie’s Karting Journey to Pole Position!

July 9th 2025

Feasting with Flair

June 18th 2025

Staff at Hethersett Academy recognised at National Teaching Awards

April 29th 2025

New Teaching Block Officially Opened

April 22nd 2025

Hethersett Academy receives prestigious Artsmark Gold Award

April 8th 2025

The Hethersett Press #5

April 4th 2025

Hethersett Sports Results Round-Up

April 2nd 2025

Art and Design Curriculum Spotlighted by National Association

March 28th 2025

Hethersett Year 8 & 9 Girls Crowned Champions at County 7s Tournament

March 27th 2025

Fast and Fierce Netball Action at Annual Inspiration Trust Tournament

March 27th 2025

Young Pianists Shine in a Day of Musical Excellence

March 19th 2025

A Day of Determination and Respect - Celebrating Rugby at Annual Inspiration Trust Secondary Tournament

March 18th 2025

Oliver!: It's a fine life at Hethersett Academy

March 7th 2025

World Book Day 2025

February 10th 2025

Drama Evening Entertains and Excites

February 7th 2025

The Hethersett Press #4

February 7th 2025

Lower School Music Scholars Superb Performance

Talented pupils rock the stage at Inspiration Trust&rsqu...

February 5th 2025

Talented pupils rock the stage at Inspiration Trust’s Battle of the Bands in its third year

February 4th 2025

Students Embrace ‘Basketball Fever’ at Annual Secondary 3X3 Competition

January 20th 2025

Hethersett Academy awarded STEM Educator of the Year 2024

December 18th 2024

A Christmas Carol graces Hethersett

December 12th 2024

Hethersett Academy – the best school in East Anglia

December 6th 2024

Dance Showcase Inspires Awe in Hethersett

December 5th 2024

Carols and Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas with Inspiration Trust Schools

November 29th 2024

Digital pipe organ offers exciting opportunities

November 27th 2024

Making Waves - Inspiration Trust Schools Swim to Success at Annual Trust Gala

October 23rd 2024

The Hethersett Press #3

October 18th 2024

An Inspiring Week of Live Music across Norfolk and North Suffolk

October 3rd 2024

Hethersett Academy scoops ‘Secondary School of the Year’ award

August 22nd 2024

Hethersett Academy celebrates its students’ outstanding exam success

July 12th 2024

Hethersett community thrilled at opening of pedestrian crossing

July 5th 2024

Secondary Maths Challenge Sparks Enthusiasm and Teamwork

June 21st 2024

Head of Design and Technology Recognised at National Awards Ceremony

June 17th 2024

Hethersett Academy hits next construction milestone with steel signing event

May 2nd 2024

Dance Showcase Success

April 15th 2024

English Olympiad brings together Poetry, Speeches, Debates and Drama

March 18th 2024

Harvard arrives in Hethersett as Legally Blonde Takes to the Stage

January 24th 2024

Scholars Concert Premieres New Talent

Hethersett Academy Hosts Groundbreaking&am...

January 10th 2024

Hethersett Academy Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony as Construction Starts on New School Building

December 15th 2023

Hethersett Academy Christmas Concert - It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

December 4th 2023

Dance Showcase Returns to Hethersett Academy

October 13th 2023

Inspiration Trust Plants Remembrance Tree at Hethersett Academy in Recognition of Baby Loss Awareness Week

October 6th 2023

Hethersett Academy D&T Department Student Wins National Design Award

October 6th 2023

Reigning Champions: Hethersett Academy Awarded Inspiration Trust Sports Cup for Second Consecutive Year

September 19th 2023

An Exceptional Expedition: Students Achieve Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Norfolk Coast

August 24th 2023

Hethersett Academy celebrates GCSE success with 85% of all subjects at 9-4 grades

July 17th 2023

Hethersett Academy Showcases Students’ Creative Talents in Annual Exhibition

June 20th 2023

Hethersett Academy’s First Cohort of Music Scholars Showcase Spectacular Talents

April 19th 2023

Switch it off! Hethersett Academy Student Places 3rd in Utility Aid’s Energy Saving Art Competition

March 24th 2023

Hethersett Academy’s Sold Out Show: Dazzling Divine Musical Theatre Production, Sister Act

February 23rd 2023

Dance Showcase Thrills at Hethersett Academy

January 16th 2023

West End Performer and Star of Sister Act The Musical, Lizzie Bea Visits Hethersett Academy’s Theatre Students

January 9th 2023

Award-Winning Alumni, Theatre Producer - Richard Jordan visits Hethersett Academy

December 14th 2022

Award-Winning D&T Department Wins Rolls-Royce Science and Technology Prize

December 8th 2022

Ringing in Christmas with Inspiration Trust’s 8th Annual Carol Service

November 28th 2022

Hethersett Academy Winner in Inspiration Trust Christmas Card Competition

November 22nd 2022

A deep dive into Inspiration Trust's continuing sports programme

November 18th 2022

Inspiration Trust's 8th Annual Christmas Carol Service

October 24th 2022

Hethersett Academy Awarded the Inspiration Trust Sports Cup 2021-2022

October 21st 2022

An Incredible Week of Music for Inspiration Trust

October 17th 2022

Hethersett Academy’s Outstanding D&T Department Wins Award for ‘Excellence’

August 25th 2022

Hethersett Academy Celebrates Best Ever GCSE Success

June 1st 2022

Hethersett Academy - Rolls Royce Science and Technology Finalists!

May 16th 2022

Hethersett Academy Marks Exam Seasons Kicking Off

March 30th 2022

Inspiration Trust host Whole Trust Rugby Tournament!

March 30th 2022

Inspiration Trust's family of schools take part in Netball Tournament!

March 21st 2022

Hethersett Academy’s Sarah Barrett is elected as Youth Parliament Member for Norwich & South!

September 15th 2021

Music Scholarships for Hethersett Academy

August 13th 2021

Hethersett Academy’s GCSE Results reflect their pupils' commitment and determination

April 22nd 2021

Our Principal reflects on returning to school

April 15th 2021

Inspiration Trust invests in pianos for schools

April 13th 2021

Hethersett Academy student scores football scholarship at Peterborough Football Club

March 29th 2021

Get involved in #InspireArtMonth this Easter

March 18th 2021

Inspiration Trust launches Art Month to boost mental health and encourage creativity

March 8th 2021

Studying languages - information for families

March 8th 2021

Athena Mills-Vingoe: "Languages really opened up my mind to how big the world is"

March 8th 2021

Aline Meier: "Invest in languages - the opportunities are endless"

March 5th 2021

Nina Torin: "I would encourage every student to explore languages, you have no idea where it might lead"

February 24th 2021

Inspiration Trust announces new Chief Executive

February 22nd 2021

All students will return to school from Monday 8th March

February 9th 2021

Inspiration Trust schools go head-to-head in battle of the brains maths challenge

January 21st 2021

Hethersett Academy student offered place at UK’s most prestigious music school

December 31st 2020

Returning to school - updated information for families

December 18th 2020

Government announces staggered return to school from Tuesday 5th January

December 14th 2020

Inspiration Trust Art Competition winners have been announced!

December 11th 2020

Message from the Principal - a very merry Christmas from Hethersett Academy

November 3rd 2020

Hethersett Academy will remain open during lockdown

October 13th 2020

Hethersett Academy are finalists of The Rolls-Royce Schools Prize for Science & Technology

September 25th 2020

Regional Schools Commissioner opens Hethersett Academy's new teaching block and theatre

September 21st 2020

Hethersett Academy's Virtual Open Evening

September 21st 2020

Hethersett Academy's new allotment is ready for Outdoor Learning

August 23rd 2020

Record results for Hethersett Academy students

August 20th 2020

Hethersett Academy students collect their GCSE results

July 3rd 2020

Hethersett Academy holds Transition Day for Year 6 students

June 10th 2020

Meet Hethersett Academy’s new Principal

June 3rd 2020

Travelling to school – changes due to Covid-19

June 2nd 2020

Q&A for families - returning to Hethersett Academy as safely as possible

May 27th 2020

Hethersett Academy student raises over £2,600 for the NHS

May 7th 2020

Hethersett Academy delivers care packages to community

May 4th 2020

Hethersett Academy, Norwich, is creating care packages for the local community

April 7th 2020

Hethersett Academy uses 3D printers to create personal protective equipment for NHS staff

March 2nd 2020

Hethersett Academy's principal is promoted

@AcadHethersett - April 9th 2025

Our Ski Trip students are enjoying their time on the slopes over the Easter break!

@AcadHethersett - February 2nd 2025

RT @MissLJackson_1: A very exciting opportunity to make a difference and support KS4 pupils to achieve exceptional outcomes in English. Get…

@AcadHethersett - February 2nd 2025

A very exciting opportunity to make a difference and support KS4 pupils to achieve exceptional outcomes in English. Get in touch if you think this is a role for you! @Eng_MrB @InspirationEast https://t.co/Dl96ki0Kxx

@AcadHethersett - December 9th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Jack Y7 & Isaac Y10 for working hard, Brea Y8 & Tristan Y8 for embracing opportunities, Grace Y9 & Frank Y11 for taking pride. Here is Grace's spinach and ricotta ravioli, and Frank's excellent GCSE Art final outcome! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - November 29th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Amelia Y7, Kira Y8 and Keegan Y11 for working hard, and to Jack Y8 & Aleah Y10 for embracing opportunities. Congratulations to our winners! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - November 10th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Henry Y7 for working hard, Emmett Y8 for embracing opportunities, Adam Y9 for taking pride and Joshua Y11 for being kind. Here is Adam's GCSE Food assessed practical work; apple turnovers shaped and baked to perfection! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - October 25th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Hunar Y7, Philip Y8, William Y9 and Edward Y10 for embracing opportunities, and to Lillie-Mae Y11 for working hard. Here is Philip's wonderful plum cake, and two of Hunar's book reviews for our Reading Challenge! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - October 18th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Jack Y7, Isis Y9 & Kayden Y11 for embracing opportunities, Sophie Y8 for taking pride, and Emily Y10 for working hard. Here is Jack's fantastic answer to this week's optional maths problem on a mystic rose! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - October 11th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Iris Y7 & Jude Y8 for embracing opportunities, and to Willow Y9, Roshan Y10 & Oliver Y11 for working hard. Here is Willow's excellent RP homework on Norfolk and the crusades, and Roshan's work on the Hethersett Press! @InspirationEast

@AcadHethersett - September 30th 2024

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Eryk Y7 & Aviv Y9 for embracing opportunities, Eshaal Y8 & Riley Y11 for working hard, and a double nomination for Callum Y10! Here are examples of both Eryk and Eshaal's work above and beyond their expected homework @InspirationEast

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