The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 619
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 30.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Samantha Franklin (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is North Walsham High School a selective school?
No. North Walsham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is North Walsham High School's Ofsted rating?
North Walsham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Walsham High School?
North Walsham High School currently has 619 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Walsham High School take?
North Walsham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Walsham High School?
North Walsham High School is in North Walsham, NR28 9HZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Walsham High School have a sixth form?
No, North Walsham High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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