K12
Ofsted Good
About The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)
The Harleston Sancroft Academy is at the heart of the local community providing education, experiences and opportunities for children aged 3-16. As a school, relationships come first which reflects the Church of England Vision for Education. We educate for wisdom, knowledge, skills, hope and aspiration and it is these characteristics that underpin the decisions that are made daily, ensuring we create an environment that supports our school vision of ‘Life in all Its Fullness’ (John 10:10)
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Rob Connelly
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.7
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.3
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.3
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 161 responses • 19.2% response rate
My child is happy at this school
81.4% positive
18% negative
My child feels safe at this school
81.4% positive
17.4% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
69.6% positive
24.9% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
72.1% positive
16.7% negative
My child does well at this school
78.2% positive
17.4% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 161 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
19.5:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
42.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
47.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.04
Progress 8
Above average
35.1%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
63.9%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
22.7% entered EBacc
14.4% achieved EBacc
97 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
A
Abigail F
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 10, 2022
5.0
"A truly special place where our child has thrived"
The Harleston Sancroft Academy has been a game-changer for our child. The staff are amazing, the facilities are top-notch, and the values the school promotes have really helped our child develop into a confident and compassionate young person. We couldn't be more grateful.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful school with a special family atmosphere"
We've been so impressed with the Harleston Sancroft Academy. The teachers are caring and knowledgeable, and the facilities are excellent. Our child loves the sense of community and the values the school promotes. We feel very lucky to have sent them here.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
O
Oliver W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 15, 2021
4.0
"Good school with some areas for improvement"
We're generally happy with the Harleston Sancroft Academy, but we've noticed some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. The facilities are great, and our child enjoys the extracurricular activities on offer. However, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
H
Hannah T
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 20, 2020
4.0
"A great school with a true sense of community"
We've been impressed with the Harleston Sancroft Academy since our child was a student here. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and the school does a great job of fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. We're so grateful for the education our child received here.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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