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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

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personMr Thomas Pinnington

corporate_fareST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR1 3PB

language Visit Website phone 1603611431

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,582

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Attainment 8

61.3

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Norfolk

#223 of 3,216 nationally

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Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a Academy converter secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Notre Dame High School, Norwich is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,572 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.3, placing the school #1 in Norfolk and #223 of 3,216 nationally. 69.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 41.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 53.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.7 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

61.3

Grade 5+ E&M

69.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)41.0%

Entering EBacc70.70%

EBacc APS5.89

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60.10%

EBacc APS5.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS5.14

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS5.32

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

277

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.9%

Achieving A*–A23.7%

Achieving A*–B53.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.5%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

286

Retention rate91.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

261

Retention rate95.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

209

Retention rate96.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2011-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-05-14

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

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,572 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, 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)	1,572	25	1.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,574	28	1.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,592	35	2.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,597	28	1.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,598	30	1.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,569	29	1.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,582	22	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,595	20	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,530	9	0.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,528	17	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,530	33	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,493	28	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,494	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,499	14	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,509	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,509	12	0.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,510	9	0.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,496	11	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,497	17	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,504	27	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,463	19	1.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,463	23	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,474	27	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,401	30	2.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,397	21	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,407	10	0.7%	3.1%	2

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 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.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree64%

agree30%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree34%

agree18%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

not applicable38%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree59%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree66%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree60%

agree35%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree57%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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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