Old Buckenham High School is a secondary school in Attleborough, 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.
Old Buckenham High School currently has around 578 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Abbey Road, Attleborough, NR17 1RL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Fell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121169 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 649 |
| Number of Pupils: | 578 |
| Number of Boys: | 310 |
| Number of Girls: | 268 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Buckenham Community Primary School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RH | - not rated | 247 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RH | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Buckenham High School Abbey Road , Old Buckenham NR17 1RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Green School Attleborough Road , NR17 1RF | - not rated | 183 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Buckenham Upper School Wymondham Road , New Buckenham NR16 2BG | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.