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Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.9 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,523
Capacity
1,290
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.3, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 78% of schools in the UK. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, 51% of students progress to university, although only 11% gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 51% | 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 168 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other7.0%
Black African4.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.66043, 1.25637 · NR6 5SB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN138039
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hellesdon.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Hellesdon High School rated by Ofsted?
Hellesdon High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Hellesdon High School a good school?
Hellesdon High School scores 15.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Hellesdon High School in GCSEs?
Hellesdon High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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