The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Head
- Mr Duncan Spalding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Aylsham High School a selective school?
No. Aylsham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aylsham High School's Ofsted rating?
Aylsham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aylsham High School?
Aylsham High School currently has 1,108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aylsham High School take?
Aylsham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aylsham High School?
Aylsham High School is in Norwich, NR11 6AN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aylsham High School have a sixth form?
No, Aylsham High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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