The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.4
12.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
25.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,441
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emma Arrand (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Golf Links Road, Morley, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wymondham College a selective school?
No. Wymondham College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wymondham College's Ofsted rating?
Wymondham College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wymondham College?
Wymondham College currently has 1,441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wymondham College take?
Wymondham College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wymondham College?
Wymondham College is in Wymondham, NR18 9SZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wymondham College have a sixth form?
Yes, Wymondham College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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