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Sheringham High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Alastair Ogle

corporate_fareSYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSheringham, NR26 8ND

language Visit Website phone 1263822363

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

737

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Attainment 8

47.1

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Norfolk

#1,347 of 3,216 nationally

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Sheringham High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sheringham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sheringham High School is an academy converter in Sheringham, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 688 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1, placing the school #17 in Norfolk and #1,347 of 3,216 nationally. 46.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 28.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.34 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

46.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.6%

Entering EBacc44.40%

EBacc APS4.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.20%

EBacc APS3.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.8%

Achieving A*–A12.4%

Achieving A*–B28.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate85.1%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 June 2023

Inspection Report

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17 October 2017

Inspection Report

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01 May 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-10-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-01-21

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.5%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 688 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	688	43	6.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	689	32	4.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	695	27	3.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	703	40	5.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	711	47	6.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	726	64	8.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	737	51	6.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	742	61	8.2%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	693	32	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	702	39	5.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	704	29	4.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	708	21	3.0%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	716	4	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	719	26	3.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	738	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	738	21	2.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	737	13	1.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	702	11	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	712	17	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	713	6	0.8%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	699	14	2.0%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	700	12	1.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	707	16	2.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	745	20	2.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	753	24	3.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	752	42	5.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree29%

disagree28%

strongly disagree22%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree32%

disagree32%

strongly disagree18%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree26%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree31%

disagree27%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree41%

disagree23%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree50%

disagree27%

strongly disagree7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree17%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes59%

no41%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Hethersett Academy

Wymondham College

Jane Austen College

Wymondham High Academy

Wayland Academy