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Aylsham High School
Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AN, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.3 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,025
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 55% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school also boasts a commendable EBacc entry rate of 68%, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, while the overall results are positive, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 41% attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 68% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.79651, 1.25936 · NR11 6AN
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121164
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.aylshamhigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Aylsham High School rated by Ofsted?
Aylsham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2014.
Is Aylsham High School a good school?
Aylsham High School scores 44.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Aylsham High School in GCSEs?
Aylsham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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