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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
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- Norwich NR1 3PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well both academically and more widely.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, being polite and respectful towards one another.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present information clearly and challenge pupils effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: In a small number of cases, the needs of pupils with SEND are not consistently met through the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have worked hard to engage the local community successfully and positively.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents, carers, staff and pupils are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The trust plays a key role in ensuring that the school can access opportunities for staff development.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure that all pupils can access effectively the high-quality education provided by the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The ethos of wider personal development of pupils is exceptional.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a culture of pupil engagement with a significant variety of clubs and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are actively encouraged to participate in the variety of clubs and activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a comprehensive careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students value the Renaissance programme for higher education applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The support required for pupils with SEND is identified quickly and accurately, but not always consistently met.
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 1597 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I want to personally welcome you to our website on behalf of the whole school community. I hope you enjoy looking through it and learn more about what makes Notre Dame such a top university. We are a successful school with a unique, hospitable culture that is evident to everyone who visits. Our most recent Ofsted inspection resulted in a "excellent" rating for us (September 2011). The ideals and traditions that the Sisters of Notre Dame established when they were founded in 1864 continue to shape our culture and advancement. We are happy to participate in the St. John the Baptist Multi-Academy Trust because we understand that through collaboration, we become stronger. Our successful applications to become both a Teaching School and a Research School were evidence of this belief. At Notre Dame, we strive to provide every student with the best opportunity possible. Notre Dame is a school full of learning, compassion, peace, prayer, activity, creativity, passion - a place where children grow to become adults who are successful, caring and wholly educated. We are a friendly neighbourhood and welcome guests to come and tour the school. Click here for details on how to apply for a spot.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 98% | 52% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.00% | 35.00% | 15.80% |
| 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 | 0.69 | 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 | 57.7 | 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 | 67% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 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 | 67% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.43 | 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 | 98% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.73 | 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 | 61 | 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 | 69% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 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 | 81% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.84 | 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 | 98% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.39% | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 55.5 | 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 | 62% 3 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 7 | 44.56% | 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 | 63% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 7 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 10 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.14 | 2.82 | 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 | 96% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.81% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 56.9 | 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 | 65% 8 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 1 | 37.69% | 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 | 69% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 5 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 19 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.32 | 2.42 | 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 | 96% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.66% | 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 | 0.42 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 57% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 38.88% | 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 | 63% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 11.91% | 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 | 97% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.66 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.56 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.00% | 11.98% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 225 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 28.96% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.28 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.32 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.9% | 15.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 232 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.27 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.63 1 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.4% | 12.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 187 | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.65 3 | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.47 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.8% | 11.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 26.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.67 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.27 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.2% | 8.85% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 51.77% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.91% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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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 Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
