Acle Academy
Academy converter · 709 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.9
Further education
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
- 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
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Paston College (URN 130768, until 1 December 2017).
What the data says
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education 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 2,633 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 13% went to university (Norfolk 28%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 3% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Sociology, Psychology and History.
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 | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 2,633 | 7,453 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 74% | 78% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 13% | 28% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 13% | 19% |
| Further education | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 43% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 20% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 5,914 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 272 | 3,184 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.06 | 33.65 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 3% | 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 | 77 | 28% | 13% |
| Psychology | 76 | 28% | 23% |
| History | 65 | 24% | 13% |
| Photography | 45 | 17% | 3% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 15% | 13% |
| English Literature | 36 | 13% | 11% |
| Media Studies | 35 | 13% | 4% |
| Mathematics | 35 | 13% | 31% |
| Fine Art | 33 | 12% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 32 | 12% | 2% |
| Geography | 24 | 9% | 10% |
| Politics | 23 | 8% | 6% |
| Religious Studies | 22 | 8% | 4% |
| Biology | 22 | 8% | 20% |
| Law | 21 | 8% | 4% |
| Environmental Science | 19 | 7% | 1% |
| English Language and Literature | 19 | 7% | 2% |
| Textiles | 17 | 6% | 1% |
| Physics | 14 | 5% | 12% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 5% | 17% |
| Drama | 12 | 4% | 2% |
| History of Art | 11 | 4% | 0% |
| French | 9 | 3% | 1% |
| English Language | 7 | 3% | 4% |
| Physical Education | 6 | 2% | 3% |
| Graphic Communication | 6 | 2% | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 109 | 40% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 64 | 24% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 51 | 19% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 43 | 16% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 31 | 11% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 30 | 11% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 29 | 11% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 28 | 10% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 10% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 3 | 19 | 7% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 15 | 6% | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 15 | 6% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 15 | 6% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 15 | 6% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 5% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 13 | 5% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 3 | 10 | 4% | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 4% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 9 | 3% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 3% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 3% | — |
| Environmental Management | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 3% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | 7 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 2% | — |
| Environmental Management | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 2% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 2% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC Technical Certificate L2 - Band E - P-D | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Floristry | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Medical Science | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Floristry | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Arboriculture | 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.