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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.4 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,572
Capacity
1,378
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, notably achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 7% nationally. The school boasts a high percentage of students (89%) attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% of pupils progress to university, with a significant 37% entering top-third institutions. While the overall performance is commendable, parents may want to consider the school's specific offerings and extracurricular activities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 61.3 | Top 7% 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%. | 89% | Top 7% 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%. | 69% | Top 9% 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%. | 71% | Top 5% 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%. | 62% | Top 5% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 201 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.3%
White Other18.3%
Asian Indian6.3%
Other5.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black African4.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.62287, 1.29667 · NR1 3PB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN137913
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ndhs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Notre Dame High School, Norwich rated by Ofsted?
Notre Dame High School, Norwich was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Notre Dame High School, Norwich a good school?
Notre Dame High School, Norwich scores 83.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Notre Dame High School, Norwich in GCSEs?
Notre Dame High School, Norwich achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.3. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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