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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.4 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
130
Capacity
100
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
130%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this school shows a commitment to maintaining quality education. While the GCSE attainment score of 26.1 and the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at 33% may be below national averages, the school is rated better than 58% of schools based on its LocaleIQ score. However, there is limited data on progress measures, including KS2 results, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality 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. | 26.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 33% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 11% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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52.61182, 1.29065 · NR1 2GB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN144769
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.thewherryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wherry School rated by Ofsted?
The Wherry School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is The Wherry School a good school?
The Wherry School scores 58.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 The Wherry School in GCSEs?
The Wherry School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 26.1. 33% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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