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Norham High School
- Secondary
- North Tyneside NE29 7BU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making much stronger progress than in the past.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well consistently; warm and friendly interactions are commonplace.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have a stronger understanding of what to teach and when to teach it.
Strengths and Challenges: New teachers receive excellent support, staff report high levels of job satisfaction.
Communication: Relationships between home and school have been strengthened further.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher leads with passion and determination, creating a sense of team spirit.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders created a new curriculum and ensured pupils had the resources needed during the pandemic.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Procedures for checking staff suitability are robust; pupils receive support swiftly when needed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a strong understanding of issues that influence their well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for personal development are abundant, with activities like origami, drama, and gardening.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is a strength with guidance from professionals and advisers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well known by staff, supported effectively, and have ambitious goals.
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About Us
Norham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 411 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 13-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 63% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 25.16% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 38.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 86.69% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 54 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 78.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 39.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 28.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 18.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 14.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.5 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 91.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 57 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 87.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 39.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 26.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 21.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 4 | 23.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 3 | 37.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 11 | 12.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 2.41 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 80.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 116 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 55% | 73.2% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 37.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.07% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 15% | 3.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% 11 | 21.44% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 35.33% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 18.83% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 14 | 12.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.65 | 2.22 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 81.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 31.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.07% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 40.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 21.25% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 14% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 68.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 35.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 34% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norham High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1