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Smithdon High School
Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.6 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
564
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance in GCSE results, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, which places it in the top 78% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 28% reach grade 5 or higher. The school offers a broad curriculum, with 57% of students entering for the EBacc, indicating a commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 7 November 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. | 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 19% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 57% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
White Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.1%
traveller_irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.93628, 0.49702 · PE36 5HY
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN143520
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.smithdonhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Smithdon High School rated by Ofsted?
Smithdon High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Smithdon High School a good school?
Smithdon High School scores 26.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Smithdon High School in GCSEs?
Smithdon 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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