Consultations

Currently Open Consultations

Consultation on the proposal to change the length of the 2025-26 school year at Hewett Academy. 

The Inspiration Trust would like to inform you of a proposed change to the length of the 2025-26 school year at Hewett Academy. A copy of the consultation letter can be found HERE. 

The Inspiration Trust would like to invite you to give your feedback on the proposed changes by sending your response to: 

The closing date for responses is Monday 28th April 2025.

Once the consultation closes the responses will be reviewed. The outcome will then be confirmed with parents and stakeholders if Hewett Academy is proceeding with the change.

 

 

 

Recent Consultations

Jane Austen College

Consultation on the proposal to change the length of the school day at Jane Austen College from September 2025.

The consultation regarding the proposal to change the length of the school day at Jane Austen College is now closed. The proposal has been approved. 

Admission Arrangements for September 2026

Please find the outcome following the recent consultations on admission arrangements for September 2026 entry:

Admission Authority Consultation Outcome Letter for Sept 2026 arrangements

Charles Darwin Primary

Consultation on Charles Darwin Primary admission arrangements for September 2026 entry.

The consultation regarding the proposal to a change to the oversubscription criteria for Charles Darwin Primary is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

Letter for parents and carers Charles Darwin Primary Admissions Policy 2026 Admission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

Cringleford Prep

Consultation on Cringleford Prep admission arrangements for September 2026 entry. 

The consultation regarding the proposal to change the admission arrangements at Cringleford Prep for September 2026 entry is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

Cringleford Prep Admissions Policy 2026 Consultation Letters for Parents Carers Admission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Consultation on Great Yarmouth Charter Academy admission arrangements for September 2026 entry. 

The consultation regarding the proposal to change the admission arrangements at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy for September 2026 entry is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

GYCA Admissions Policy Sept 2026GYCA consultation Letter for parents carers

Admission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

Jane Austen College

Consultation on Jane Austen College admission arrangements for September 2026 entry. 

The consultation regarding the proposal to change to the Year 12 Published Admission Number (PAN) is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

JAC Admissions Policy Sept 2026JAC consultation letter to parents

Admission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

King Edward VII Academy

Consultation on King Edward VII Academy admission arrangements for September 2026 entry. 

The consultation regarding the proposal to change the Year 12 Published Admission Number (PAN) is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

King Edward VII Academy Admissions Policy 2026 Letter for parents and carers Admission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

Thetford Academy

Consultation on the Thetford Academy admission arrangements for September 2026 entry.

The consultation regarding the proposal to change the Year 12 Published Admission Number (PAN) is now closed. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees will consider the consultation responses against the case for change. The determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry will be published by 15th March 2025.

Thetford Academy Admissions Policy Sept 2026Thetford consultation letter to parentsAdmission arrangements for 2026 entry will be determined by the 28th February 2025 and will be published on the academy websites by the 15th March 2025.

Cringleford Prep

Consultation on the Cringleford Prep Admission Arrangements For September 2026 Entry.

This consultation regarding the proposal to include Year 3 as a one-off year of entry in 2026 is now closed. A full admission consultation report will follow after the closing of the consultation regarding pupil numbers on the 17th January 2025. The determined admission arrangements will be published by 15th March 2025.

Queensway Infant and Junior Academy

Consultation on the amalgamation of Queensway Infant Academy and Queensway Junior Academy.

Following the recent consultation to amalgamate Queensway Infant Academy and Queensway Junior Academy, the Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees have decided not to proceed with an application to the DfE to amalgamate Queensway Infant Academy and Queensway Junior Academy. 

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Removal of the sixth form provision at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy:

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the age range (remove the sixth form provision) at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy from the 1st September 2025. The consultation received 4 responses. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation responses against the case for change and decided to proceed with a formal request to the Department for Education (DfE) to change the age range (remove the sixth form provision). The DfE have approved this request. The age range from the 1st September 2025 will be 11-16. 

Consultation on the proposal to change the length of the primary academy day from 5th September 2024. 

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the length of the primary academy day from 5th September 2024. The consultation received 159 responses. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation responses against the case for change. The Board of Trustees agreed to determine that the length of the primary academy day will change from the 5th September 2024.

Primary Length of School Day Consultation Outcome Letter

King Edward VII Academy

Change to the length of the school day at King Edward VII Academy from September 2024

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the length of the school day at King Edward VII Academy from September 2024. The consultation received 74 responses. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation responses against the case for change. The Board of Trustees agreed to determine that the length of the school day will change from the 5th September 2024.

KESA Length of School Day Consultation Outcome Letter

Diamond Academy Name Change

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to change the name of Diamond Academy to Queensway Junior Academy. The consultation received 1 response. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation response. The response received during the consultation was in favour of the proposal. The Board of Trustees agreed to change the name of Diamond Academy to Queensway Junior Academy. 

Admission Arrangements for September 2025 Entry

Please find the outcome following the recent consulations on admission arrangements for September 2025 entry:

Admission Authority Consultation Outcome Letter

Please find the outcome following the recent consultation to extend the age range for Charles Darwin Primary:

Charles Darwin Consultation Outcome

Hethersett Academy

Expansion of Physical Capacity at Hethersett Academy:

The Inspiration Trust consulted on the proposal to increase the physical capacity at Hethersett Academy. The responses were overwhelmingly supportive of the proposed change. The Inspiration Trust Board of Trustees considered the consultation responses against the case for change and decided to proceed with a formal request to the Department for Education (DfE) to increase the physical capacity. The DfE have approved this request. The change will result in a new three-storey teaching block. The building will accommodate 12 new classrooms. The build will be funded by the Local Authority.