The Hewett Academy Explained

The Hewett Academy
Coordinates:52.6139°N 1.2887°W
Established:1958
Type:Academy
Trust:Inspiration Trust
Address:Cecil Road
City:Norwich
County:Norfolk
Postcode:NR1 2PL
Local Authority:Norfolk
Ofsted:yes(Bad review)
Dfeno:926/4022
Urn:142059
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Houses:Jewson, Colman and Gurney
Website:http://www.hewett.org.uk

The Hewett Academy (formerly the Hewett School) is a coeducational secondary school located in the south of the English city of Norwich.

History

The school used to comprise three schools. Lakenham Boys' and Lakenham Girls' Secondary modern schools (East and West Site) were built in the 1950s. In 1958, the Hewett Grammar School was built next to Hall Road (now the South Site) following its move from former Junior Technical School based at Norwich City College.[1] [2] In 1970 all three schools were combined to form a comprehensive school, under headteacher Walter Roy.[3]

In March 2015 the Department for Education issued an Academy Order which forced the Hewett School to convert to academy status. The order was issued after the school was deemed "inadequate" by an Ofsted inspection and was placed in special measures. However, 1,300 people signed a petition against the order.[4] However, the school became an academy in September 2015 and is now sponsored by the Inspiration Trust.[5]

On 26 November 2015, the school, along with the Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat.[6] [7]

In April 2018 the school was rated "good" by Ofsted.[8]

In November 2018, centenarian former test cricketer Eileen Ash opened a sports hall named in her honour at the school.[9]

Notable former pupils

Notes and References

  1. http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/derek-james/golden_memories_for_the_hewett_class_of_62_1_1409920 Golden memories for the Hewett class of ‘62
  2. http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/derek-james/the_first_hewett_boys_return_to_school_in_norwich_1_1467015 The first Hewett boys return to school in Norwich
  3. http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/former_hewett_school_headteacher_walter_roy_dies_share_your_memories_1_1435466 Former Hewett School headteacher Walter Roy dies – share your memories
  4. Web site: Hewett School in Norwich forced to become academy. BBC News.
  5. Web site: Anger as Government confirms Hewett School will become an Inspiration Trust academy next term. George Ryan. Eastern Daily Press.
  6. Web site: Norwich schools evacuation 'forced' by bomb hoax. 26 November 2015. BBC. 29 June 2017.
  7. Web site: Bomb hoax closes Hewett Academy and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form in Norwich - News - East Anglian Daily Times . 26 November 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151127044657/http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/bomb_hoax_closes_hewett_academy_and_sir_isaac_newton_sixth_form_in_norwich_1_4326669 . 27 November 2015 .
  8. Web site: Norwich high school told it has overcome 'legacy of underachievement' in first report since becoming an academy. Cope. Lauren. Eastern Daily Press. 14 January 2019.
  9. News: World's oldest living cricketer opens £2m sports hall. Betts. Marc. Eastern Daily Press. 9 October 2020. 4 December 2021.
  10. News: Long . Jessica . Norwich wrestler Paige suspended by WWE . 29 January 2021 . Eastern Daily Press . 17 August 2016.
  11. News: Knights . Emma . Norwich actress cast in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child . 29 January 2021 . Eastern Daily Press . 2 June 2016.

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