Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jane Austen College is a secondary school in Norwich for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 2nd of 22 secondary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 16 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Pupils' experience at Jane Austen is characterised by highly warm and positive relationships. There is always someone to talk to who will listen and help. Pupils really value the extensive range of pastoral support on offer, including for mental health. This helps pupils to be able to cope with issues such as anxiety and stay happy and safe. Pupils develop their knowledge and character exceptionally well. Staff have the highest expectations about what pupils should achieve. Pupils meet these expectations as they get the support they need to live up to them. This is because this is the 'JAC Way,' where everyone is kind, hardworking and responsible. Pupils find lessons inspiring. Any behaviour incidents are extremely rare because pupils are so engrossed in what they learn. Pupils benefit from the extensive 'character curriculum' and treat each other with respect and tolerance around the school site as the 'JAC Way' is so well understood. Where pupils do experience any difficulties, they get an extensive range of effective support to resolve these. This helps pupils attend well. All pupils benefit from a wealth of enrichment that is built into the school day, such as choir. Almost all talents and interests are catered for by an extensive programme of 'electives'.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
176 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
101 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,085 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near Jane Austen College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 12.1 |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 61.3 |
| Sewell Park Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.1 |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Glen Allott
- Phone
- 01603463800
- Address
- 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DD
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 140815
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.