Located in Norwich, Taverham High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Taverham High School currently has around 1241 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 15.3% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Beech Avenue, Norwich, NR8 6HP
Website: http://www.taverhamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01603860505
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Norfolk
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Gareth Yassin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139487

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1249
Number of Pupils: 1241
Number of Boys: 640
Number of Girls: 601

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.20%1082
Other White3.80%47
African1.80%22
Indian1.10%14
Other Mixed1.00%13
White and Black African1.00%12
Chinese0.80%10
White and Black Caribbean0.70%9
White and Asian0.60%7
Other Black0.60%7
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%5
Unclassified0.30%4
Other Asian0.20%3
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Caribbean0.20%2
Irish0.10%1
Pakistani0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.09)
Of the 212 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 210 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.09
Town average
0.02
Local authority average
-0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
53%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
44%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
58%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.8
Town average
44.8
Local authority average
45.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.5
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nightingale Infant and Nursery School
Nightingale Drive , Taverham NR8 6LA
- not rated 696 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Nightingale Drive , Taverham NR8 6LA
3out of 4 700 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Taverham Road , Taverham NR8 6SX
3out of 4 1,083 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School
Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ
- not rated 1,737 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
Eastfield , Taverham NR8 6PJ
4out of 4 1,737 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Taverham High School
Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Taverham High School
Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall
Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU
- not rated 1,030 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.