North Walsham High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spenser Avenue North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HZ |
| Phone | 01692402581 |
| Reference Number | 147505 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 73 | 157 |
| 8 | 59 | 65 | 124 |
| 9 | 57 | 67 | 124 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 | 100 |
| 11 | 63 | 49 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-10-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-07-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-09-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-05-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-07-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-09-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-05-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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North Walsham Infant School
Manor Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HG |
0.29 miles |
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North Walsham Junior School
Manor Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HG |
0.3 miles |
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Millfield Primary School
Recreation Road, Millfield Primary School, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0ES |
0.7 miles |
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Worstead Church of England Primary School
Honing Road, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9RQ |
2.36 miles |
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Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Youngman's Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5DZ |
2.69 miles |
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Colby Primary School
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA |
3.53 miles |
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Antingham and Southrepps Primary School
Lower Street, Southrepps, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8UG |
3.67 miles |
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East Ruston Infant School & Nursery
School Road, East Ruston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9JD |
3.97 miles |
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Mundesley Infant School
Trunch Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8LE |
4.04 miles |
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Mundesley Junior School
Trunch Road, Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8LE |
4.04 miles |
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Bacton Primary School
Walcott Road, Bacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0EY |
4.28 miles |
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Tunstead Primary School
Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Visiting Teacher Service North
Education Services Centre, North Walsham, NR28 9BZ |
0.44 miles |
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The Stables Independent School
The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Road, Brumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9EU |
4.98 miles |