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Hobart High School

South Norfolk, NR14 6JUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
124 1st-choice / 133 places
Ranking
#1,090
of 3,141 nationally

About Hobart High School

Hobart High School, a mixed state secondary in South Norfolk for pupils aged 11 to 16, posts academic results that clearly outpace the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.19 sits well above the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02, meaning students here make stronger progress than their peers across the county. This positive figure places the school 17th out of 57 similar schools in the authority, and 6th within the South Norfolk district. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 186 applications for 133 places, with 124 of those coming as first preferences. That ratio of 1.4 applicants per place suggests a solid local reputation. Headteacher Ross Li-Rocchi leads a school of 697 pupils, operating at about 85% of its 820 capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.4%, a figure worth noting when weighing its academic performance against its intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKittens Lane, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR14 6JU
HeadteacherRoss Li-Rocchi
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils697
Free School Meals (FSM)22.4%
School Capacity697 / 820 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolICT SuiteLibraryDining HallTennis CourtsMusic RoomsAstro TurfSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketNetballSwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningOrchestraDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

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

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Hobart 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.