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Taverham High School

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

personDr Roger Harris

corporate_fareENRICH LEARNING TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR8 6HP

language Visit Website phone 1603860505

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,204

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Norfolk

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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Taverham High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Taverham High School 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 ENRICH LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,241 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #13 in Norfolk and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 53.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 47.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.6 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

Grade 5+ E&M

53.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.3%

Entering EBacc22.60%

EBacc APS4.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.60%

EBacc APS4.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.50

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.43

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.23

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

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

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.8%

Achieving A*–A21.5%

Achieving A*–B47.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.4%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 May 2023

Inspection Report

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08 October 2019

Inspection Report

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15 March 2016

Inspection Report

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23 September 2015

Inspection Report

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04 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-05-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-03-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-09-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-29

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-18

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(40 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 1,241 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, 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)	1,241	67	5.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,245	72	5.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,246	95	7.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,256	115	9.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,246	117	9.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,203	106	8.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,204	101	8.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,202	67	5.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,152	49	4.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,156	22	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,167	32	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,191	40	3.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,198	14	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,201	47	3.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,186	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,186	39	3.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,188	39	3.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,181	20	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,186	32	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,189	11	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,135	33	2.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,137	39	3.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,140	21	1.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,132	30	2.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,144	15	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,142	26	2.3%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 53 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

9.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree42%

disagree27%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree8%

agree38%

disagree35%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree27%

disagree17%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree19%

agree28%

disagree19%

strongly disagree25%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree55%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree41%

disagree25%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree27%

agree54%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree22%

agree62%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Norfolk

Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Hethersett Academy

Wymondham College

Jane Austen College

Wymondham High Academy

Wayland Academy