Sheringham High School
Sheringham, NR26 8ND · Norfolk · secondary school
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36th 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 — 2.6/10 against 878 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 33.9 · 22 | 30% | 0.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheringham High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 630 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. 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 support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific extracurricular opportunities are available for students?
What Ofsted said about Sheringham High School
Overview
Sheringham High School is described as a “calm and orderly place” where pupils are “polite and courteous” and feel “happy and safe.” The school is undergoing “substantial change,” including curriculum updates, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully planned, with teachers who have “good subject knowledge” and present information clearly.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “carefully planned,” ensuring they “learn as well as their peers.”
- Leaders support pupils’ reading skills through “regular opportunities and interventions,” helping those who need to “catch up.”
- Personal development is “broad, detailed and age appropriate,” including philosophy and ethics, which helps pupils feel supported in their “mental and emotional health.”
- Recently arrived Ukrainian pupils feel “really well supported” and welcome within the school community.
Areas to improve
- Systems to record and monitor sixth-form attendance are “not sufficiently robust,” meaning leaders do not adequately challenge poor attendance over time.
- The behaviour of some pupils does not meet expectations, resulting in “high” suspension levels, particularly among vulnerable pupils eligible for pupil premium.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with rigorous pre-employment checks and staff who are “vigilant” and able to identify early signs of risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.2 |
| 2024/25 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| 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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