The Hewett Academy
| Established | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Location |
Cecil Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 2PL Coordinates: 52°36′50″N 1°17′19″E / 52.61387°N 1.28865°E |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| DfE number | 926/4022 |
| DfE URN | 142059 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Jewson, Colman and Gurney |
| Website |
www |
The Hewett Academy (formerly the Hewett School) is a secondary school and sixth form located in south of the English city of Norwich. It educates around 850 pupils[1] and is coeducational.
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.[2][3] In 1970 all three schools were combined to form a comprehensive school, under headteacher Walter Roy.[4]
In May 2009 the Hewett School became the first Foundation Trust School in Norfolk and set up the Central Norwich Foundation Trust. The trust has partners from Aviva, Norfolk County Council, OpenOpportunity, Local Primary Schools and Norwich University of the Arts. The school was also awarded Artsmark Gold, Eco School Silver and is a Creative Partnership School. It was also a member of OpenOpportunity, a partnership of eight schools and City College, Norwich.
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.[5] however the school became an academy in September 2015 and is now sponsored by the Inspiration Trust.[6]
On November 26, 2015, the school, along with the Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat.[7][8]
In March 2016, after previous revelations about falling pupil numbers,[9] the Trust was criticised following an assembly in which senior staff urged pupils to emulate the confidence and self-belief of Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump.[10]
Facilities
Since it was formerly three schools, the Hewett Academy has three halls and three gyms. It has a swimming pool and a theatre, the Walter Roy Theatre opened in 1994.
Notable former pupils
- Saraya-Jade Bevis, professional wrestler known as Paige in WWE
- Dominic Hubbard, 6th Baron Addington
- Jake Humphrey, television presenter
- Beth Orton, singer-songwriter
- Ben Stephenson, BBC Controller of Drama
- Tim Westwood, BBC Radio 1 DJ
- Seamus Kelleher, Ex Professional Footballer & Charity Logistics Expert
References
- ↑ Ofsted highlights ‘encouraging signs’ at The Hewett School in Norwich, Eastern Daily Press, 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ↑ Golden memories for the Hewett class of ‘62, Norwich Evening News, 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ↑ The first Hewett boys return to school in Norwich, Norwich Evening News, 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ↑ Former Hewett School headteacher Walter Roy dies – share your memories, Norwich Evening News, 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ↑ "Hewett School in Norwich forced to become academy". BBC News.
- ↑ George Ryan. "Anger as Government confirms Hewett School will become an Inspiration Trust academy next term". Eastern Daily Press.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-34935426
- ↑ http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/bomb_hoax_closes_hewett_academy_and_sir_isaac_newton_sixth_form_in_norwich_1_4326669
- ↑ Russell, Sam. "Hewett Academy in Norwich struggles to attract new pupils". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
- ↑ George, Martin. "Hewett Academy defends talk highlighting self confidence of Donald Trump". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 2016-03-26.