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Alderman Peel High School

North Norfolk, NR23 1RBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
-0.31
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
130 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
#2,275
of 3,141 nationally

About Alderman Peel High School

Alderman Peel High School is a secondary school in North Norfolk that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 188 applications for just 109 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.72. Of those, 130 families put it down as their first preference, and all 109 places went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests a school that local families trust and actively choose. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It currently has 604 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 525, so it’s clearly a popular choice in the area. The headteacher is Matthew Hardman, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarket Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, NR23 1RB
HeadteacherMatthew Hardman
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils604
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity604 / 525 (115% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsSports HallTheatreAstro TurfSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosLibrarySwimming PoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryFootballDanceHockeyGymnasticsRugbyCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirYoung EnterpriseCodingDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:15-08:35

Source: wensumtrust.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alderman Peel High School

Alderman Peel High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.