Long Stratton High School
Norwich, NR15 2XR · Norfolk · secondary school
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4th 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 — 7.8/10 against 883 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 83 | 35% | 2.92 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.7 · 68 | 30% | 2.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 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.
Long Stratton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a lunchtime art club and an after-school club. Trips include visits to Cambridge Botanical Gardens, Tate Modern, and the National Portrait Gallery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 679 pupils against a stated capacity of 821. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Long Stratton High School
Overview
Long Stratton High School is described as a "warm, welcoming community" where pupils "flourish academically" and are "respected and well cared for." The report highlights a "highly ambitious and well constructed" curriculum and "highly effective teaching" that enables pupils to build detailed knowledge and achieve well, with outcomes typically above national averages.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly effective," ensuring pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, "achieve very well" and close attainment gaps.
- Teachers are "experts at what they do," using "highly effective professional learning" and coaching to refine practice and explain difficult concepts.
- Leadership demonstrates an "incredibly accurate understanding" of school performance, using detailed data to drive "sustainable change" and improve systems.
- Pupils exhibit high standards of behaviour; "poor behaviour is rare," and classrooms are "typically quiet and focused" with pupils engaged in learning.
- Personal development is supported by a "well-planned" programme that builds pupils' confidence, resilience, and understanding of citizenship and relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further embed their approach to reducing barriers to attendance" so that pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, achieve high attendance rates or show notable improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| 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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