Norham High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Alnwick Avenue North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 7BU |
| Phone | 01918143890 |
| Reference Number | 108628 |
Norham High School is on a significant upward trajectory following a previous inadequate inspection. Under new leadership, the school has transformed, and both pupils and staff report a strong sense of community and support. Pupils express enthusiasm for their school, demonstrated by their positive behavior and engagement in various activities. However, there are lingering gaps in knowledge and skills due to the impact of the pandemic, which the school is actively addressing with an improving curriculum. Overall, the school's performance is now rated as good across all domains, indicating effective teaching and a supportive environment for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 456 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.41%
Girls: 47.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 66 | 50 | 116 |
| 8 | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| 9 | 44 | 53 | 97 |
| 10 | 58 | 40 | 98 |
| 11 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership from the headteacher fostering a positive team spirit.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behavior.
- Improved curriculum design leading to better pupil progress.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through additional resourced provision.
- Strong careers education and guidance for pupils.
- Supportive culture for early career teachers enhancing job satisfaction.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning and sequencing not yet fully effective in all subjects.
- Some lessons deemed too ambitious for pupils' current understanding.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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