Springwood High School
King's Lynn, PE30 4AW · Norfolk · secondary school
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24th 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 869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 44.3 · 48 | 30% | 1.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.2 · 52 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springwood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Environment Committee, STEMM Club, Chinese clubs, and SHS Mock Trials. Sports include football, rugby, netball, basketball, hockey, and athletics. Arts and music options cover dance, learning an instrument, choir, concert bands, rock bands, and samba groups. Trips include ski trips to Austria, a drama tour to Australia, visits to Italy and Berlin, and a sports tour to Barcelona.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,988 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,740. 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 Springwood High School
Overview
Springwood High School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “happy and safe” with strong relationships with staff and peers. The inspection highlights a “well-planned and ambitious curriculum” that builds on prior learning, supported by teachers who are generally skilled in helping pupils improve. While the school fosters a positive environment with effective behaviour management, there are specific areas regarding curriculum clarity that require attention to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “very inclusive” environment where bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
- Teachers are “precise in using a range of information” to adapt teaching and prevent gaps in understanding.
- Sixth-form students are “fully involved in school life,” mentoring younger pupils and accessing diverse enrichment opportunities.
- The school offers a “wide range of subjects” and activities, including popular music clubs and STEM opportunities.
- Staff and parents are “very positive about the school leadership,” appreciating the support provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders and teachers are not clear about what pupils should know at key points, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum identifies key knowledge for all subject areas so pupils learn all essential information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture” throughout the school and suitable systems in place to record concerns and liaise with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.2 |
| 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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