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The derelict Norwich academy that embodies Tories' education record

My old school was once a comprehensive, famed for its performing arts programme. Then it was turned into an academy - and now, it's facing demolition. Seems apt.

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Dec 17, 2024
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The Hewett Academy's old South Site looks post-apocalyptic. Weeds creep up the dirty windows, debris scatters the dusty floors, and in one science laboratory, a pool of stagnant water has formed due to a leaky pipe. This large area, known as Upper School to older pupils, was previously packed with well-equipped classrooms, sci…

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