Framingham Earl High School
Norwich, NR14 7QP · Norfolk · secondary school
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17th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 767 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 45.3 · 51 | 30% | 1.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.3 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Framingham Earl High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the FramulaE Racing Team, STEM Club, Embroidery and Craft Clubs, Allotment Club, and Music Ensembles. Sports include football, netball, rugby, badminton, athletics, cricket, swimming, and rowing. Arts activities feature choirs, instrumental groups, solo performance opportunities, and dance workshops. Trips visit Norwich Cathedral, Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, Castle Acre, and the Theatre Royal Norwich. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 791 pupils against a stated capacity of 810. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Framingham Earl High School
Overview
Framingham Earl High School continues to be a good school, where pupils have a "very positive experience." Leaders have adopted an "ambitious curriculum" that encourages curiosity and ensures pupils are well cared for, with high staff morale and strong community ethos.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, with minor disruptions quickly addressed and bullying not being an issue.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and make appropriate adaptations to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school offers an extensive extra-curricular programme, including diverse activities like British sign language, which builds confidence.
- Staff are considerate of workload, and parents are complimentary about the care and education provided.
- Reading difficulties are quickly identified, with extra help put in place to support pupils to catch up.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the most important knowledge is clearly identified for all subjects, as gaps in understanding exist where this is less clear.
- Leaders need to support pupils to self-regulate effectively so they maintain high standards of behaviour when staff are absent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, robust vetting checks, and staff confident in raising concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.6 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.3 |
| 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.
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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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