Wymondham High Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
AddressFolly Road, NR18 0QT
URN137461

School Census

Total 1641
Girls/Boys 818/823
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.8%/50.2%
% pupils where English not first language 4.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 173
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/11/2017 Good
10/07/2013 Good
Inspection Date 28/11/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 10/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78.80%
Entering EBacc 96.90%
EBacc average point score 5.08
Progress 8 0.37
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc 94%
EBacc average point score 4.83
Progress 8 0.45
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.14
Progress 8 0.53

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications434
As first preference228
As second preference143
As third preference63
Total Offers Made262
first preference offers228
second preference offers29
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications462
As first preference244
As second preference155
As third preference63
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers236
second preference offers24
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications447
As first preference247
As second preference141
As third preference59
Total Offers Made260
first preference offers238
second preference offers21
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications468
As first preference284
As second preference128
As third preference56
Total Offers Made292
first preference offers278
second preference offers13
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications483
As first preference274
As second preference150
As third preference59
Total Offers Made276
first preference offers266
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications434
As first preference247
As second preference141
As third preference46
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers244
second preference offers27
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications373
As first preference203
As second preference131
As third preference39
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers203
second preference offers29
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications397
As first preference257
As second preference120
As third preference19
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers244
second preference offers23
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications368
As first preference229
As second preference119
As third preference20
Total Offers Made257
first preference offers216
second preference offers39
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications390
As first preference247
As second preference111
As third preference32
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers223
second preference offers23
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications376
As first preference229
As second preference115
As third preference32
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers220
second preference offers31
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree41%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree6%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
don't know10%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree30%
agree51%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree21%
disagree14%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree28%
agree34%
disagree14%
strongly disagree18%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree49%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree44%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree24%
agree49%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree41%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree38%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree35%
agree38%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin83.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
chinese ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.6%
any other white background ethnic origin4.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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(0.16 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hewitts Lane, , NR18 0LS

Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Sheffield Road, , NR18 0HL

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 8 - 12 Browick Road, , NR18 0QW