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Wymondham College
Golf Links Road, Morley, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,441
Capacity
1,258
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.4 and an 85% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The high percentage of students progressing to university (81%), including a significant portion to top-third institutions (32%), reflects its commitment to preparing students for future success. Overall, it stands out among schools in the area, boasting a LocaleIQ score that ranks better than 91% of its peers.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.4 | Top 12% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 87% | Top 8% 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%. | 55% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 198 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
Black African11.3%
Asian Chinese6.2%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.54491, 1.05736 · NR18 9SZ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136481
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wymondhamcollege.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wymondham College rated by Ofsted?
Wymondham College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Wymondham College a good school?
Wymondham College scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Wymondham College in GCSEs?
Wymondham College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.4. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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