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North Walsham High School
Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HZ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.8 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
619
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Asian Indian2.4%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
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52.81770, 1.39270 · NR28 9HZ
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Frequently asked questions
What is North Walsham High School rated by Ofsted?
North Walsham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is North Walsham High School a good school?
North Walsham High School scores 62.8/100 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 North Walsham High School in GCSEs?
North Walsham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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