The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 688
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Hollidge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holt Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sheringham High School a selective school?
No. Sheringham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sheringham High School's Ofsted rating?
Sheringham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheringham High School?
Sheringham High School currently has 688 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheringham High School take?
Sheringham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sheringham High School?
Sheringham High School is in Sheringham, NR26 8ND, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheringham High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sheringham High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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