Aylsham High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressSir Williams Lane, NR11 6AN
URN121164

School Census

Total 1145
Girls/Boys 575/570
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.2%/49.8%
% pupils where English not first language 2.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 173
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/10/2014 Good
16/05/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/10/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 16/05/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67.70%
Entering EBacc 68.60%
EBacc average point score 4.57
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc 72%
EBacc average point score 4.94
Progress 8 0.32
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.11
Progress 8 -0.02

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications316
As first preference241
As second preference58
As third preference17
Total Offers Made213
first preference offers213
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications290
As first preference225
As second preference52
As third preference13
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers225
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications304
As first preference235
As second preference59
As third preference10
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers219
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications347
As first preference263
As second preference66
As third preference18
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers223
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications320
As first preference234
As second preference67
As third preference19
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers217
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications305
As first preference230
As second preference58
As third preference17
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers225
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications287
As first preference226
As second preference51
As third preference10
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers224
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications247
As first preference184
As second preference56
As third preference7
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers184
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications306
As first preference226
As second preference67
As third preference13
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers205
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications292
As first preference207
As second preference69
As third preference16
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers206
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications315
As first preference242
As second preference57
As third preference16
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers198
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree33%
agree48%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree9%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
don't know7%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree28%
agree45%
disagree19%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree35%
agree23%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable24%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree37%
agree35%
disagree15%
strongly disagree11%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree52%
agree32%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree36%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree45%
agree33%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes88%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.4%
any other white background ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School

(0.33 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School House Lane, Aylsham, NR11 6EX

Bure Valley School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hungate Street, , NR11 6JZ

John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hungate Street, , NR11 6JZ