The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 46 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 63.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Terence Richard Conway (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
18 official reports linked on this page, including 17 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 315m away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 377m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Percy Main Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Waterville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Spring Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 1.4km away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Norham High School a selective school?
No. Norham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Norham High School's Ofsted rating?
Norham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norham High School?
Norham High School currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norham High School take?
Norham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Norham High School?
Norham High School is in North Shields, NE29 7BU, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norham High School have a sixth form?
No, Norham High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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