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North Walsham High School

North Norfolk, NR28 9HZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
139 1st-choice / 141 places
Ranking
#1,215
of 3,141 nationally

About North Walsham High School

North Walsham High School sits within Norfolk local authority, a mixed 11-16 state secondary in the North Norfolk borough. Among the seven secondary schools in its immediate local area, it ranks third by Progress 8 score, placing it behind Hethersett Academy, Wayland Academy and Notre Dame High School, Norwich — the three top-performing peers in the wider Norfolk authority. The school holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade in 2018. Ofsted rated leadership and management as Outstanding, with quality of education, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes all judged Good. With 619 pupils against a capacity of 950, the school is undersubscribed overall, though it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 187 applications for 141 places and making 139 offers to first-preference families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpenser Avenue, North Walsham, North Norfolk, NR28 9HZ
HeadteacherSamantha Franklin
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils619
Free School Meals (FSM)30.5%
School Capacity619 / 950 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreLibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRugbyNetballHockeyTennisAthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubOrchestraArt ClubDebateChessGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Walsham High School

North Walsham 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.