Best secondary schools in Norwich
Norfolk-wide schools mean you must anchor the list to your target postcode sector. This ranking covers 53 secondary schools in the Norwich local authority. Postcode area NR18 has the highest average school score (81.4 across 2 schools), while NR17 sits at the lower end (29.9). 91% of ranked Norwich secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Norwich on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Norwich comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More secondary schools in Norwich
Positions 11–30 in the Norwich ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Caister Academy | 65.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Taverham High School | 64.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | Wayland Academy | 62.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Sheringham High School | 61.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Diss High School | 58.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | 56.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Framingham Earl High School | 56.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | North Walsham High School | 54.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 19 | Alderman Peel High School | 54.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | Springwood High School | 54.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 21 | Hewett Academy | 53 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | King Edward VII Academy | 52.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 23 | Reepham High School and College | 51.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 24 | Sprowston Community Academy | 51.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 25 | Broadland High Ormiston Academy | 46.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Downham Market Academy | 43.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Hobart High School | 43.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 28 | Acle Academy | 43.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Lynn Grove Academy | 43 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | Attleborough Academy | 41 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Norwich
What is the best secondary school in Norwich?
Wymondham College is the top-ranked secondary school in Norwich (LocaleIQ score 91.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 56.4. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Norwich secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Norwich?
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School tops the Norwich primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 88% · higher 18%. See the full primary school ranking for Norwich for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Norwich have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Norwich: Wymondham College (Attainment 8 56.4); Hethersett Academy (Attainment 8 59.0); Jane Austen College (Attainment 8 53.7). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Norwich are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 secondary schools in the Norwich ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Wymondham College, Hethersett Academy, Jane Austen College, Ormiston Venture Academy. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Norwich?
This ranking covers 53 secondary schools in the Norwich comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Norwich has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, NR18 has the strongest cluster — 81.4 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. NR17 sits at the lower end (29.9 average). Norfolk-wide schools mean you must anchor the list to your target postcode sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.