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North Walsham High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
North Walsham High School
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North Walsham High School
- Secondary
- North Walsham NR28 9HZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and polite, behaving consistently well.
Qualifications and Training: Ongoing training is of high quality and matched to staff needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively and explain new information clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt lessons to aid understanding if misconceptions are identified.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates progress and school events clearly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure continued improvement and handle concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements have been made to the quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High expectations for behavior result in a positive learning environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and competitions available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take advantage of opportunities without disruption to academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Popular sports activities and outdoor engagements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and achieve highly based on starting points.
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About Us
North Walsham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 617 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 47.7 | 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 | 47% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 42.67% | 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 | 14% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.73 | 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 | 94% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.43% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 51.1 | 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 | 60% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 44.51% | 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 | 9% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 2.81 | 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 | 95% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 86% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Walsham High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1