Question 1

Is The Nicholas Hamond Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest full inspection judged the school Good across Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management (inspection dates 2-3 December 2021; report published 31 January 2022). Pupils were described as safe and learning in a calm environment with clear expectations. GCSE performance measures are mixed, with Attainment 8 of 38.4 and Progress 8 of -0.55 in the current 2025 dataset, so families should review intervention, literacy support and subject outcomes alongside the positive inspection profile.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Accepted Answer

The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for normal school costs such as uniform, educational visits and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry to The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are made through Norfolk County Council using the secondary transfer process. For Year 7 entry in September 2027 in Norfolk, applications close on 31 October 2026, with offers issued on 1 March 2027. National offer day is 1 March 2027.

Question 4

What are the oversubscription rules for The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Accepted Answer

If the school is oversubscribed, priority is given to looked after and previously looked after children, then siblings, then children of qualifying trust staff. Remaining places are allocated by straight-line distance from the child’s home address point to the academy’s address point. The Published Admission Number for Year 7 is 168 (admissions arrangements for 2026-2027).

Question 5

What are The Nicholas Hamond Academy’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

In the current 2025 dataset, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 38.4 and Progress 8 is -0.55. The EBacc average point score is 3.4, and 12.7% of pupils achieved grades 5 or above across the EBacc. In FindMySchool’s GCSE rankings based on official outcomes data, the school is ranked 3,563rd out of 3,895 in England for GCSE academic outcomes. The local secondary hub lists it 1st in Swaffham, with an overall England rank of 2,990th out of 3,688.

Question 6

What time does the school day start and finish at The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Accepted Answer

Published timings show tutor time starting at 8.45am, with lessons running through to a final period ending at 3.10pm. The day includes a morning break and a 40-minute lunch.

Question 7

What clubs and enrichment are available at The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Accepted Answer

School communications and published schedules include examples such as a KS3 Horrible History club, Duke of Edinburgh activity, Youth Parliament involvement, and externally delivered programmes such as Jon Egging Foundation work linked to RAF Marham. Club schedules also show activities such as basketball, badminton and drama club rehearsals.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes