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North Walsham High School
Spenser Avenue, North Walsham NR28 9HZ
North Walsham High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 620 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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