The Hewett School
 | |
| Motto | Aspiring, Achieving, Advancing |
|---|---|
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Headteacher | Mr Phil Hearne |
| Chair of Governors | Mrs Marion Morse |
| 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 URN | 121173 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | c.925 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Earth, Air, Fire, Water |
| Publication | Hewett Highlights |
| Trust | Central Norwich Foundation Trust |
| Website |
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The Hewett School is an 11 to 18 secondary school in south of the English city of Norwich. It educates around 850 pupils[1] and is coeducational. The headteacher is Phil Hearne.[1]
The school has been awarded Artsmark Gold, Eco School Silver and is a Creative Partnership School. It is 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 will force the 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 have signed a petition against the order.[2]
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.[3][4] In 1970 all three schools were combined to form a comprehensive school, under headteacher Walter Roy.[5] In May 2009 the 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.
Facilities
Since it was formerly three schools, it also 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
- 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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ofsted highlights ‘encouraging signs’ at The Hewett School in Norwich, Eastern Daily Press, 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ↑ "Hewett School in Norwich forced to become academy". BBC News.
- ↑ 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.
