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North Walsham High School

Academy converter · North Walsham · NR28 9HZ

Ages 11–16 · 641 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

48.4

Overall absence

9.0%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.14
−20+2
Attainment 848.4
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry11%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.7%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
Enrolments in measure
643

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

114

Places offered

118

1st-preference offers

114

Total preferences (any rank)
138
Preferred offers (top 3)
116
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill67%

641 pupils · 950 places

Pupils on roll
641
Boys / girls
318 / 323
School capacity
950
Capacity fill
641 / 950 (67%)
Free school meals
33.2%
FSM pupils
213
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Enrich Learning Trust
Headteacher
Miss Samantha Franklin

Location

Address
Spenser Avenue
Postcode
NR28 9HZ
Town
North Walsham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
North Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
0 on roll / 20 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in North Walsham, Norfolk, 641 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in North Walsham
6
Secondary schools in North Walsham
1
Academies among open schools in North Walsham
67% (4)
Open schools in NR28
6
Secondary in NR28
1
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Secondary in Norfolk LA
51

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in North WalshamNear NR28

  • North Walsham Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 9HG · Norfolk

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM21.9%
    • Demand0.98

    0.3 miles away

  • North Walsham Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 9HG · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM38.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Millfield Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 0ES · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM27.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Samantha Franklin
Telephone
01692402581
Website
http://nwhs.uk

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