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Norfolk academy which was rated 'Inadequate' is now an improving school

Oliver Burwood, chief executive of Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust.

Oliver Burwood, chief executive of Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust.

Improving school 'determinedly tackling issues' but still has work to do

Daniel Thrower, chief executive of the Wensum Trust

Daniel Thrower, chief executive of the Wensum Trust

Sites revealed for 86 new special education places in Norfolk

Adult GCSE graduates Tugce Sahin and Aaron Jarvis

Adult GCSE graduates Tugce Sahin and Aaron Jarvis

Meet the adults also celebrating GCSE successes in Norfolk

Can you pass these GCSE questions?

Can you pass these GCSE questions?

Can you answer these GCSE questions designed for 16-year-olds?

Pupils across the region will be collecting their GCSE results today

Pupils across the region will be collecting their GCSE results today

GCSE results live 2022: Full list of Norfolk and Waveney grades

Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said schools were having to 'drain reserves.'

Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said schools were having to 'drain reserves.'

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Former Suffolk head warns of 'demoralising and depressing' situation for schools

Thetford Grammar School pupil Maddy, who is on her way to Oxford to study chemistry

Thetford Grammar School pupil Maddy, who is on her way to Oxford to study chemistry

Thetford pupil Oxford-bound after hat-trick of A* grades

Students celebrating their A-level results at Jane Austen College in Norwich

Students celebrating their A-level results at Jane Austen College in Norwich

A-levels 2022: All the results from Norfolk and Waveney

Nelson Academy is closed during the heatwave.

Nelson Academy is closed during the heatwave.

Norfolk school closures announced for Tuesday as temperatures to hit 41C

Schools have been advised that children should not take part in “vigorous physical activity” on very hot days

Schools have been advised that children should not take part in “vigorous physical activity” on very hot days

Will schools send children home if it is too hot?

A Brandon-based secondary school has become the ninth upper school to join a Suffolk-based multi-academy trust.

A Brandon-based secondary school has become the ninth upper school to join a Suffolk-based multi-academy trust.

Secondary school expects 'change for the better' after joining multi-academy trust

Former teacher Mark Barrett, who worked at Wayland Academy in Watton (pictured) for four years until 2019, contacted pupils via Facebook Messenger

Former teacher Mark Barrett, who worked at Wayland Academy in Watton (pictured) for four years until 2019, contacted pupils via Facebook Messenger

Teacher banned after 'inappropriate contact' with teenaged pupils

Jubliee art competition at County Hall, sponsored by Norfolk Gardens Trust and presented by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, Lady Dannatt

Jubliee art competition at County Hall, sponsored by Norfolk Gardens Trust and presented by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, Lady Dannatt

'A posy fit for a Queen' - Winners crowned in school Jubilee competition

Can you pass all 10 of these GCSE questions designed for 16-year-olds?

Can you pass all 10 of these GCSE questions designed for 16-year-olds?

Can you answer these 10 GCSE questions designed for 16-year-olds?

Many parents feel they should be able to watch their children's sports days this year.

Many parents feel they should be able to watch their children's sports days this year.

Grab the chance to help win sports equipment for YOUR school

Secondary school admissions have been revealed in Norfolk today.

Secondary school admissions have been revealed in Norfolk today.

What can I do if my child missed out on their first choice school?

What are the school term dates in Norfolk this year?

What are the school term dates in Norfolk this year?

What are the school term dates in Norfolk for 2022?

Norfolk schools have pledged to do everything in their power to remain open.

Norfolk schools have pledged to do everything in their power to remain open.

'Schools want to keep children in the classroom,' says education boss

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

What are the new Covid rules as pupils return to school?

The government's announcement came on Sunday to reintroduce masks into classrooms in secondary and higher educational settings. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The government's announcement came on Sunday to reintroduce masks into classrooms in secondary and higher educational settings. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Secondary schools to start term wearing masks in classrooms

Upp delivers ultrafast reliable fibre optic broadband speeds ideal for virtual gaming and families that use multiple devices at the same time.

Upp delivers ultrafast reliable fibre optic broadband speeds ideal for virtual gaming and families that use multiple devices at the same time.

What is FTTP and what are its benefits over other broadband options?

Secondary school pupils take Covid lateral flow tests at home twice a week.

Secondary school pupils take Covid lateral flow tests at home twice a week.

Council urges school children to take Covid tests before new half term

Oliver Burwood, chief executive officer of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust.

Oliver Burwood, chief executive officer of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust.

Consultation opens on plans for pre-school to join primary school

Simon Mitchell painted the mural inspired by the art work of children at Redcastle Family School.

Simon Mitchell painted the mural inspired by the art work of children at Redcastle Family School.

Artist paints giant mural of endangered animals inspired by children's work

Chris Read, interim headteacher at Bishop's primary in Thetford, says the school is on the right track

Chris Read, interim headteacher at Bishop's primary in Thetford, says the school is on the right track

How 'inadequate' school is making strides towards 'bright future'

The Thetford school, which officially opened in April, welcomed six pupils and 10 members of staff on their first day this month.

The Thetford school, which officially opened in April, welcomed six pupils and 10 members of staff on their first day this month.

'First of its kind' - New complex needs school opens in Thetford

Emma Jane Kao with her son Luke who was unable to attend school due to confusion over his travel arrangements.

Emma Jane Kao with her son Luke who was unable to attend school due to confusion over his travel arrangements.

Special needs children miss school as parents face 'shambolic' transport

School class bubbles have been scrapped for the new school year.

School class bubbles have been scrapped for the new school year.

Half of Norfolk parents still have back to school worries, EDP survey finds

The school term dates for the upcoming academic year have been released.

The school term dates for the upcoming academic year have been released.

What are Norfolk school term dates for the next year?

School pupils will still have to wear a face coverings on school transport.

School pupils will still have to wear a face coverings on school transport.

Pupils told to continue wearing face masks on school buses

Here's what you need to know as children across East Anglia head back to school.

Here's what you need to know as children across East Anglia head back to school.

Back to school myth busting: What will new Covid measures actually involve?

Back to school: children will return to the classroom in Norfolk from September 6.

Back to school: children will return to the classroom in Norfolk from September 6.

Parents: tell us what YOU think about the start of the new school year

The return of pupils to school could lead to a surge in Covid cases.

The return of pupils to school could lead to a surge in Covid cases.

Covid surge ‘inevitable’ when schools return, expert warns

Back-to-school could be staggered for some secondary pupils to allow for coronavirus testing.

Back-to-school could be staggered for some secondary pupils to allow for coronavirus testing.

Covid testing means pupils face staggered start to new school year

Pupils at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston.

Pupils at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston.

School place appeals drop to six-year low - with just 66 successful

More pupils in Norfolk are relying on free lunches than this time last year.

More pupils in Norfolk are relying on free lunches than this time last year.

Demand for free school meals 'rises sharply' in pandemic

Pupils receiving their GCSE results at Archbishop Sancroft High School.

Pupils receiving their GCSE results at Archbishop Sancroft High School.

South Norfolk pupils’ GCSE success proves ‘tenacity and resilience’

GCSE students at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton.

GCSE students at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton.

GCSE pupils ‘great tenacity’ praised after region sees rise in top grades

Norwich School pupils celebrate at GCSE success.

Norwich School pupils celebrate at GCSE success.

GCSE results 2021: Live list of results from Norfolk and Waveney

Students celebrating A Level success at Open Academy in Norwich.

Students celebrating A Level success at Open Academy in Norwich.

A-level students face race for university places after record results

Julia Vlckova and Brier Wycherley with their A-Level results at Thetford Academy Sixth Form

Julia Vlckova and Brier Wycherley with their A-Level results at Thetford Academy Sixth Form

Norfolk A Level results

A-Level results: Wait finally over for students in south Norfolk

Students celebrating A Level success at Open Academy in Norwich.

Students celebrating A Level success at Open Academy in Norwich.

A Level results 2021: Live list of results from Norfolk and Waveney

Students receiving their A Level results at Thetford Academy last year.

Students receiving their A Level results at Thetford Academy last year.

Expected rise in students getting top A-levels not a 'devaluing of grades'

The number of pupils permanently excluded or suspended from Norfolk schools fell significantly last year amid coronavirus disruption.

The number of pupils permanently excluded or suspended from Norfolk schools fell significantly last year amid coronavirus disruption.

How many school exclusions were there in your area?

Summer holiday catch-up classes will be hosted at 57 schools across Norfolk and Waveney.

Summer holiday catch-up classes will be hosted at 57 schools across Norfolk and Waveney.

The 57 Norfolk and Waveney schools offering summer holiday catch-up classes

Students will get GCSE and A-level results earlier this summer.

Students will get GCSE and A-level results earlier this summer.

When are GCSE and A-level results out and how fair will grades be?

Neatishead Primary School celebrating after achieving an ‘outstanding’ ranking from Ofsted in 2019.

Neatishead Primary School celebrating after achieving an ‘outstanding’ ranking from Ofsted in 2019.

Every Norfolk primary school rated as 'Outstanding'

A snapshot survey found Norfolk parents felt the pandemic had hit their child's learning, but most praised schools and teachers.

A snapshot survey found Norfolk parents felt the pandemic had hit their child's learning, but most praised schools and teachers.

My child’s education has suffered in pandemic, parents tell survey

Norfolk children and parents have sent thank you messages to schools and teachers.

Norfolk children and parents have sent thank you messages to schools and teachers.

Thank you! YOUR messages to teachers after extraordinary year

Benji Morris on stage at The Globe.

Benji Morris on stage at The Globe.

Thetford pupil, 7, performs poem live on-stage at The Globe