Hobart High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kittens Lane Loddon Norwich Norfolk NR14 6JU |
| Phone | 01508520359 |
| Reference Number | 139311 |
Hobart High School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued, and the community spirit is enhanced by student leadership initiatives. High expectations from school leaders are apparent, contributing to positive behaviour and orderly lessons, though some challenges remain in areas such as curriculum clarity and managing repeat suspensions among vulnerable pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 697 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.07%
Girls: 50.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 70 | 146 |
| 8 | 57 | 86 | 143 |
| 9 | 84 | 74 | 158 |
| 10 | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| 11 | 65 | 65 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Hobart High School | |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- The school has a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) programme is excellent.
- Most lessons are calm and orderly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum aims for some key stage 3 subjects are unclear.
- High rates of repeat suspensions among vulnerable pupils.
- Coordination of intervention strategies for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND needs improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.3% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 15 |
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