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Alderman Peel High School
Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.7 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
604
Capacity
525
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 52% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, the school shows a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 63% of schools. Overall, parents can expect a positive educational experience for their children here.
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Last inspected: 20 April 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 71% | Top 36% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.94937, 0.85160 · NR23 1RB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN145089
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Alderman Peel High School rated by Ofsted?
Alderman Peel High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Alderman Peel High School a good school?
Alderman Peel High School scores 62.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Alderman Peel High School in GCSEs?
Alderman Peel High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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