The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 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
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
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
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 564
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Gibbins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Smithdon High School a selective school?
No. Smithdon High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Smithdon High School's Ofsted rating?
Smithdon High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smithdon High School?
Smithdon High School currently has 564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smithdon High School take?
Smithdon High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Smithdon High School?
Smithdon High School is in Hunstanton, PE36 5HY, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smithdon High School have a sixth form?
No, Smithdon High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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