Smithdon High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY |
| Phone | 01485534541 |
| Reference Number | 143520 |
Smithdon High School has made significant progress since its last inspection, achieving a rating of 'Good' across key areas including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The headteacher, Amanda Gibbins, has led initiatives that have positively impacted pupil engagement and aspirations. Most students are dedicated to their studies, and the school has implemented robust systems for behavior management, although some students express concerns over relationships with staff. Opportunities for personal development are abundant, particularly through extracurricular programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which many students embrace.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 564 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.1%
Girls: 53.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 48 | 113 |
| 8 | 54 | 60 | 114 |
| 9 | 46 | 80 | 126 |
| 10 | 57 | 60 | 117 |
| 11 | 38 | 56 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High aspirations for pupils leading to improved academic performance
- Well-crafted and ambitious curriculum programs
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Effective delivery of personal social and health education
- High participation in extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional gaps in assessing pupil understanding
- Some students report negative relationships with staff affecting their attitudes towards school
- Ongoing attendance challenges for a subset of pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.9% |
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 | 18 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Hunstanton Primary School
Collingwood Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5DY |
0.25 miles |
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Glebe House School
2 Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6HW |
0.48 miles |
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Heacham Infant and Nursery School
School Road, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7DQ |
2.09 miles |
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Heacham Junior School
College Drive, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7EJ |
2.22 miles |
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Snettisham Primary School
School Road, Snettisham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7LT |
4.02 miles |
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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shernborne Road, Ingoldisthorpe, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6PE |
4.96 miles |
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