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Wymondham College

Academy converter · Wymondham · NR18 9SZ

Ages 11–18 · 1,427 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

55.5

Overall absence

7.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-10-10

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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+0.36
−20+2
Attainment 855.5
English & maths grade 5+66%
English & maths grade 4+85%
EBacc entry91%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.3%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
6.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
639

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

1,427 pupils · 1,258 places

Pupils on roll
1,427
Boys / girls
709 / 718
School capacity
1,258
Capacity fill
1,427 / 1,258 (113%)
Free school meals
9.5%
FSM pupils
98
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Sapientia Education Trust
Headteacher
Ms Emma Arrand

Location

Address
Golf Links Road, Morley
Postcode
NR18 9SZ
Town
Wymondham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
South Norfolk
Constituency
Mid Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 11–18, in Wymondham, Norfolk, 1,427 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 9.5%.

Open schools in Wymondham
10
Secondary schools in Wymondham
2
Academies among open schools in Wymondham
50% (5)
Open schools in NR18
10
Secondary in NR18
2
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 WymondhamNear NR18

  • Attleborough Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Attleborough · NR17 2AJ · Norfolk

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.2
    • P80.3
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence8.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Wymondham College Prep School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools · Primary

    Wymondham · NR18 9SZ · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM2.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Spooner Row Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wymondham · NR18 9JR · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM12.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Attleborough Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Attleborough · NR17 2NA · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM21.9%

    2.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Emma Arrand
Telephone
01953609000
Website
http://www.wymondhamcollege.org

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