Smithdon High School

A good academy sponsor led school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Smithdon High School.

Hunstanton, PE365HY Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.41
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.2%
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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Downs Road
Hunstanton, PE365HY
Phone
1485534541
Website
smithdonhigh.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143520
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Downs Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HY
Website
www.smithdonhigh.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
581
Free School Meals
23.2% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
581 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard, Be Kind and Smile"

We believe in ourselves and are proud of our achievements We aim high and accept challenge to achieve our ambitions We take responsibility for our choices, our actions and our environment We work together to support our community We are present, we are equipped to learn, we work hard and we always give our best We are respectful and we listen to others We take pride in the presentation of ourselves and our work

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Amanda Gibbins states pride in leading the school, a commitment to providing equal opportunities for all students, and invites visitors to experience Smithdon and its motto: Work Hard, Be Kind and Smile.

Facilities

Grade 2* Listed Buildings (Smithson Building, Holt Building) Fully equipped Sports Gym Pendall Building with ultra-modern catering suite (18 stations), 2 refurbished computer suites, 2 refurbished Art rooms, a Conference Room with remote meeting facilities, two classrooms and pastoral/support staff offices Shaw Building opened 2000; redecorated 2019; refit of Library in 2021 creating a multi-use space (reading classroom and media computer suite) Gillett Technology Suite (opened 2005) with three Design Technology classrooms and a textiles room around a central IT Suite Fully equipped Sports Hall with sprung floor for Dance Drama studio with sound and lights Music classroom with practice rooms Interactive whiteboards or screens in all classrooms Scanners/printers available throughout the school Over 20 acres of sports fields

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is modern, knowledge-rich and prepared to support GCSEs and lifelong learning.

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium Grant is allocated to Smithdon High School to ensure that all students have equal opportunities and can progress regardless of economic hardship. Funding is based on the number of students known to be eligible for free school meals, in Local Authority Care, or who have parents in the armed services. Funding decisions reflect a needs analysis and prioritize interventions for socially disadvantaged students; documents linked on the page provide details of funding received and intended uses.

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