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UET Pathfinder Academy
Norfolk·Not applicable·East of England·Academy alternative provision converter·NR10 5JW
URN: 140753Requires improvementOfsted published 10 Nov 2024
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School information
| URN | 140753 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher Matt Ridley |
| Trust | UNITY EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NR10 5JW |
| Latest pupils | 335 |
| FSM eligible | 67.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Douglas Bader School, Filby Road, Badersfield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5JW
www.pathfinderschools.ukView local authority page1603737764| DfE number | 1111 |
| UKPRN | 10045661 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
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| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2024 |