Wymondham High Academy

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Wymondham, NR180QT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.4%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
28 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Folly Road
Wymondham, NR180QT
Phone
1953602078
Website
wymondhamhigh.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137461
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Folly Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QT
Website
http://www.wymondhamhigh.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,610 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,602
Free School Meals
13.8% (221 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
191 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.4 (+30.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
48.2 (+28.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.4 (+14.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.37 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
100 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
200
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,602 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

responsibility determination humility

Wymondham High Academy was awarded School of Sanctuary in 2024; three key principles LEARN, EMBED, SHARE.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Chris Smith emphasises high expectations, a curriculum high in challenge and creativity, and strong pastoral care, inviting families to visit the school to see what it offers.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Warhammer & Tabletop games Comics Club Book Club

Facilities

Dining Hall Main Hall Gym Snack Shack (North & East Block) Snack Shack (Middle & South Block) Sixth Form Café (South Block) Library N9 Computer Room Fresh Water Access

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Homework Club: Mon-Thu 3:10 PM to 4:00 PM in N9 - Computer Room; Teaching Assistants available to support homework and study; signposted via MyChildAtSchool App.

Admissions Criteria

We offer Aptitude Places in Performing Arts (Music and Drama), Visual Arts, and Modern Foreign Languages. Online admissions for September 2026 are open and close on 31 October 2025. Aptitude Places deadline is 30 September 2025. Catchment area covers Wymondham and surrounding villages. Feeder primary schools include Ashleigh, Barford, Barnham Broom, Browick Road, Morley, Robert Kett, Spooner Row, Tacolneston, Wicklewood and Wreningham. Full Admissions Policy available in the Admissions Policy Main School 2026-27 document.

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