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| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Surrey Street, NR1 3PB |
| School Website | www.ndhs.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1603611431 |
| URN | 137913 |
| Total | 1582 |
| Girls/Boys | 847/735 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.5%/46.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 24.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 152 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.8% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2024 | Good |
| 21/09/2011 | Outstanding |
| 14/05/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 60.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.6 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 83% |
| Entering EBacc | 67% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.42 |
| Progress 8 | 0.69 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 61 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 85% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.84 |
| Progress 8 | 0.73 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 442 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 454 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 495 |
| As first preference | 314 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 517 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 345 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 18.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 52.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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