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 |
North Walsham High School has shown a commendable performance in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving a 'Good' grade in education quality, behavior, and personal development. The school has significantly improved under new leadership and the Enrich Learning Trust, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence paired with a nurturing environment. Pupils are proud to be part of the school community, showing high respect towards their peers and benefitting from a well-designed curriculum that caters to various needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 619 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.57%
Girls: 49.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 65 | 125 |
| 8 | 82 | 69 | 151 |
| 9 | 60 | 58 | 118 |
| 10 | 57 | 66 | 123 |
| 11 | 54 | 48 | 102 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as North Walsham High School | |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and care for each other.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively designed to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Teachers receive high-quality training and are skilled in delivering the curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, fostering personal development.
- Leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- In key stage 3, some teachers do not sufficiently check pupils' understanding.
- Activities sometimes do not closely match pupils' starting points, limiting opportunities for deeper 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.2% |
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 | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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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 |