The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,639
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Folly Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wymondham High Academy a selective school?
No. Wymondham High Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wymondham High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wymondham High Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wymondham High Academy?
Wymondham High Academy currently has 1,639 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wymondham High Academy take?
Wymondham High Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wymondham High Academy?
Wymondham High Academy is in Wymondham, NR18 0QT, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wymondham High Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wymondham High Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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