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Sheringham High School
Holt Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8ND, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.6 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
688
Capacity
870
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.1, placing it in the top 42% nationally. The school has a commendable 74% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 56% progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, which stands at 46%.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality 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. | 47.1 | Top 42% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 44% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 39 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.93627, 1.19816 · NR26 8ND
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN137621
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sheringhamhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheringham High School rated by Ofsted?
Sheringham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Sheringham High School a good school?
Sheringham High School scores 56.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Sheringham High School in GCSEs?
Sheringham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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