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Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
456
Capacity
520
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing it in the top 67% of schools nationwide. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 24% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 20%.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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55.00594, -1.47290 · NE29 7BU
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108628
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.norhamhigh.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Norham High School rated by Ofsted?
Norham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Norham High School a good school?
Norham High School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Norham High School in GCSEs?
Norham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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