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Framingham Earl High School

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

personMrs Rebecca Arnold

corporate_fareSAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR14 7QP

language Visit Website phone 1508492547

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2014

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Students

789

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Attainment 8

50.6

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Norfolk

#861 of 3,216 nationally

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Framingham Earl High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Framingham Earl High School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 802 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing the school #8 in Norfolk and #861 of 3,216 nationally. 53.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2014. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.2 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

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

53.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.8%

Entering EBacc31.20%

EBacc APS4.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.40%

EBacc APS4.62

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS5.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.67

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2014-10-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-06-08

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

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 802 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, which is above 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)	802	64	8.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	800	83	10.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	793	51	6.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	798	54	6.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	798	41	5.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	788	41	5.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	789	54	6.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	793	28	3.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	794	32	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	801	18	2.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	793	19	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	794	12	1.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	792	3	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	792	17	2.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	781	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	781	20	2.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	784	28	3.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	761	11	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	768	17	2.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	774	18	2.3%	3.8%	0

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree32%

agree51%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

not applicable15%

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

yes33%

no67%

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

strongly agree44%

agree21%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree36%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree65%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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

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Wymondham High Academy

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