Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich, NR1 3PB · Norfolk · secondary school
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5th 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 697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 64.3 · 86 | 30% | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.0 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Notre Dame High School, Norwich overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the CAFOD Club, Chaplaincy Crew, Culture Club, DofE, and School Council & YAB.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,613 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,378. 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 school manage class sizes with a roll exceeding capacity by 235? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the Chaplaincy Crew integrate with the wider school community?
What Ofsted said about Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Overview
Pupils “genuinely enjoy attending” the school, benefiting from a community defined by “care and kindness” and a culture that encourages hard work. The inspection highlights an “exceptional” ethos for personal development, with pupils growing into “independent, considerate and confident individuals” who achieve well academically and behave respectfully.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to enable pupils to “retain knowledge in the long term,” with staff effectively identifying and closing gaps in understanding.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” going “well beyond what might be expected” through a wide variety of clubs, charitable contributions, and a comprehensive careers programme.
- Behaviour is strong, with pupils being “typically polite and respectful,” resulting in “very little evidence of low-level disruption” and calm, purposeful lessons.
- Reading ability is identified early, with tailored support ensuring books “match the ability of the pupils.”
- Leaders have a “strong vision” and successfully engage the local community, with parents, carers, and staff being “overwhelmingly positive” about the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are met with greater precision in class, as this is “not always consistent.”
- The school needs to ensure administrative processes for safeguarding children during periods of persistent absence are “applied under all circumstances.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.5 |
| 2024/25 | 61.3 |
| 2025/26 | 57.0 |
| 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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