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Taverham High School
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.1 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,241
Capacity
1,249
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 49.0, which places it in the top 34% of schools nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 75%, while over half achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 16 May 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. | 49.0 | Top 34% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other3.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.68634, 1.18739 · NR8 6HP
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN139487
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Taverham High School rated by Ofsted?
Taverham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Taverham High School a good school?
Taverham High School scores 61.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Taverham High School in GCSEs?
Taverham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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