Old Buckenham High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Abbey Road, NR17 1RL |
| URN | 146144 |
School Census
| Total | 504 |
| Girls/Boys | 247/257 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 97 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/10/2015 | Good |
| 09/10/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/10/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 59.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48% |
| Entering EBacc | 64% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.36 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 97 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 161 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 100 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 92 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Abbey Road, , NR17 1RH
Chapel Green School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Attleborough Road, , NR17 1RF