Aylsham High School
Norwich, NR11 6AN · Norfolk · secondary school
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12th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 884 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.5 · 70 | 30% | 2.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.6 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aylsham High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dungeons and Dragons club, participate in the Rugby Academy and Sports and Games, or engage in Art and craft. Trips include residential stays in Derbyshire and Normandy, France, as well as adventure weeks and watersports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,138 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,025. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Rugby Academy structure its training alongside regular lessons? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Aylsham High School
Overview
Aylsham High School continues to be a good school, situated at the heart of the local community. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and hardworking, achieving results they can be proud of through effective learning and positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-planned with clear learning sequences, enabling pupils to "achieve consistently well over time at the end of key stage 4".
- Teachers provide "very clear and detailed explanations" and adapt lessons effectively based on assessments of pupil knowledge.
- Early identification and support for reading difficulties ensure that pupils who find reading tricky are "guided skilfully to catch up well".
- The ‘nurture provision’ is a "valuable and highly effective resource" for pupils with the highest level of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Lessons are "calm and purposeful" with very limited low-level disruption, resulting in consistently low suspension rates.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that "a greater number of pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, access and benefit from the school offer" regarding extra-curricular activities and personal development.
- Leaders should carefully review the approach to the wider curriculum, as it is "not yet fully embedded in the culture of the school" and too few pupils are aware of available activities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.0 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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