Norham High School

A good foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Norham High School.

North Shields, NE297BU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 47.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Alnwick Avenue
North Shields, NE297BU
Phone
1918143890
Website
norhamhigh.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108628
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU
Website
http://www.norhamhigh.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Capacity
520 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
411
Free School Meals
61.1% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
10.2% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
English Attainment 8:
8.2
Maths Attainment 8:
7.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
Ebacc English:
88.6%
Ebacc Entry:
7.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.3%
Ebacc Languages:
10.0%
Ebacc Maths:
94.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.16 to 0.56

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
411 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Pride, Determination, Strength"

Pride Determination Strength

Awarded 'School of Sanctuary' status; fosters welcome and safety for asylum seekers and refugees; aligns with City of Sanctuary values

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Terry Conway describes Norham High as pupil-centred with three core values (Pride, Determination, Strength), committed to high standards, and to giving every pupil the opportunity to realise their potential while maintaining a safe and supportive community.

Facilities

Dining hall The Meadows (Alternative Education Provision)

Curriculum Highlights

EDEN SEMH-focused curriculum (KS3 full-time) including language & communication, animal care, horticulture, Thrive, Duke of Edinburgh, creative arts; Meadows Alternative Education Provision; vocational options (ASDAN COPE, ASDAN PSD, short courses)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

KS3 Independent Learning (IL) sessions before/after school; at least 1 after-school club; long-term IL options (3 IL per week) or short-term IL (4 IL per week) may be used to support pupils; KS4 has private tuition and additional tuition (e.g., Saturday morning school)

SEND Provision

Norham High School is a mainstream school with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for language and communication needs. It provides SEND support with IEPs, APDRs, and Pupil Passports; supports EHC Plan holders and those on SEN Support; includes the ARP, language/communication interventions, SEMH supports, and multi-agency collaboration; features Sol the school therapy dog and a Dogs in School policy.

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