Hellesdon High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | 187 Middletons Lane, NR6 5SB |
| URN | 138039 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.92 |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 342 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 336 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 395 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 461 |
| As first preference | 309 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 484 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 437 |
| As first preference | 316 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 392 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 278 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 350 |
| As first preference | 240 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |