Hellesdon High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Address187 Middletons Lane, NR6 5SB
URN138039

School Census

Total 1577
Girls/Boys 698/879
Girls/Boys Ratio 44.3%/55.7%
% pupils where English not first language 10.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 313
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/10/2023 Requires improvement
21/11/2012 Good
Inspection Date 03/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/11/2012
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 39.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47.20%
Entering EBacc 51.60%
EBacc average point score 3.59
Progress 8 -0.49
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47%
Entering EBacc 53%
EBacc average point score 3.6
Progress 8 -0.36
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.92
Progress 8 -0.64

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications342
As first preference213
As second preference92
As third preference37
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers213
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications336
As first preference227
As second preference67
As third preference42
Total Offers Made243
first preference offers227
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications395
As first preference282
As second preference77
As third preference36
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers240
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications394
As first preference278
As second preference74
As third preference42
Total Offers Made243
first preference offers234
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications428
As first preference284
As second preference102
As third preference42
Total Offers Made244
first preference offers233
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications461
As first preference309
As second preference98
As third preference54
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers245
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications484
As first preference304
As second preference137
As third preference43
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers242
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications394
As first preference257
As second preference91
As third preference46
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers241
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications437
As first preference316
As second preference91
As third preference30
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers242
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications392
As first preference281
As second preference77
As third preference34
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers278
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications350
As first preference240
As second preference75
As third preference35
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers240
second preference offers7
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree44%
disagree20%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree16%
agree47%
disagree22%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree7%
agree36%
disagree33%
strongly disagree20%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree10%
disagree16%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree7%
agree33%
disagree34%
strongly disagree18%
don't know8%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree20%
disagree21%
strongly disagree19%
don't know3%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes34%
no66%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree14%
agree17%
disagree24%
strongly disagree40%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree16%
agree48%
disagree19%
strongly disagree8%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree50%
disagree20%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree15%
agree60%
disagree15%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree65%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree60%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree15%
agree36%
disagree24%
strongly disagree13%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes53%
no47%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin82.5%
any other white background ethnic origin6%
african ethnic origin3.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin76.3%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
african ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

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