Aylsham High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Sir Williams Lane, NR11 6AN |
| School Website | www.aylshamhigh.com/ |
| Telephone | 1263733270 |
| URN | 121164 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 January 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 16 May 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 15 October 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 May 2011 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 12 June 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 29 November 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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