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

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History

The school used to comprise three schools. Lakenham Boys' and Lakenham Girls'

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s (East and West Site) were built in the 1950s. In 1958, the Hewett

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was built next to Hall Road (now the South Site) following its move from former Junior Technical School based at Norwich City College.Golden memories for the Hewett class of ‘62
''Norwich Evening News'', 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07.The first Hewett boys return to school in Norwich
''Norwich Evening News'', 1 August 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07. In 1970 all three schools were combined to form a comprehensive school, under headteacher Walter Roy.Former Hewett School headteacher Walter Roy dies – share your memories
''Norwich Evening News'', 6 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07. In March 2015 the

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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

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inspection and was placed in

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. However, 1,300 people signed a petition against the order. However, the school became an academy in September 2015 and is now sponsored by the

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. On 26 November 2015, the school, along with the Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, was evacuated due to a suspected

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. In April 2018 the school was rated "good" by Ofsted. In November 2018, centenarian former test cricketer Eileen Ash opened a sports hall named in her honour at the school.

Notable former pupils

* Saraya Bevis, professional wrestler * Alan Brind, violinist * Dominic Hubbard, 6th Baron Addington *

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, television presenter * Poppy Miller, actor *

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, singer-songwriter * Timothy Softley, chemist * Ben Stephenson,

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controller of drama * Tim Westwood,

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hewett Academy Secondary schools in Norfolk Educational institutions established in 1958 Schools in Norwich 1958 establishments in England Academies in Norfolk Inspiration Trust