Located in North Walsham, North Walsham High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
North Walsham High School currently has around 682 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 82% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Spenser Avenue, North Walsham, NR28 9HZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Neil Powell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121154 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 682 |
| Number of Boys: | 336 |
| Number of Girls: | 346 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Infant School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Infant School and Nursery Manor Road , NR28 9HG | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham Junior School Manor Road , NR28 9HG | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Recreation Road , NR28 0ES | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham High School Spenser Avenue , NR28 9HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walsham High School Spenser Avenue , NR28 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paston College Grammar School Road , NR28 9JL | - not rated | 570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas House School 46 Yarmouth Road , NR28 9AT | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service North Education Services Centre , Market Street NR28 9BZ | - not rated | 769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.