Taverham High School
99%
Capacity
1,241
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Taverham High School
Taverham High School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.05 is the most telling academic metric, placing it above the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02. This means that, on average, pupils at Taverham achieve slightly better than their peers across the county when comparing similar starting points. The school ranks 3rd out of 7 secondary schools in Broadland on this measure, and sits in the top half nationally, at the 45th percentile. In the East of England region, it ranks 158th out of 350 schools. While the score is modest, it represents solid progress for students, particularly in mathematics where the Progress 8 score of 0.26 is notably stronger than the English score of -0.05.
At GCSE, 74.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 55.4% reached the higher grade 5 threshold. The Attainment 8 score sits at 47.9, and 48.6% of students entered the English Baccalaureate, with 34.7% achieving it at grade 4 or above. The school’s sixth form is also rated Good by Ofsted, with a value-added score of 0.04, indicating students make expected progress. The average points per entry is 29.17, equivalent to a grade C, and the best three A-levels average out at a grade C as well. Only 3.8% of students achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects, which is a selective benchmark. The sixth form is relatively small with 63 pupils, but it offers a solid pathway for students who want to continue at the school.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 210 places in the 2025/26 academic year, there were 419 total applications and 246 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.0. All 210 first-preference offers were made, meaning demand is strong. Facilities include a theatre, sports hall, gymnasium, science labs, art studios, and a sixth form centre. The school supports a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and speech and language needs. With 15.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is broadly representative of the local area. Taverham High School is a good fit for families in Broadland who want a well-regarded, non-selective state secondary with a stable Ofsted record and a sixth form, particularly those who value a broad curriculum and strong sports and arts provision.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beech Avenue, Norwich, Broadland, NR8 6HP |
| Headteacher | Gareth Yassin |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 1,241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,241 / 1,249 (99% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.05)
1414th of 3,141
Nationally
158th of 350
In East of England
3rd of 7
In Broadland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
37.1
'22/23
33.9
'23/24
29.2
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2338%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 216 pupils).
- FE college47%
- School sixth form (stay)38%
- Not sustained6%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2351%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 61 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
9%
Russell Group
9%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)51%
- Employment31%
- Apprenticeship11%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Business Studies:Single20
- Economics16
- Biology14
- Mathematics14
- Psychology14
- History11
- Media/Film/Tv Studies9
- Physical Education / Sports Studies8
- Geography7
- Sociology7
- Chemistry5
- Computer Studies / Computing5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed210
419
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
246 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: taverhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British87.2%
- White (other)3.8%
- Mixed3.3%
- Asian2.4%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Taverham High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Beech Avenue, Norwich
Broadland, NR8 6HP
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