Stalham High School
Norwich, NR12 9DG · Norfolk · secondary school
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34th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 582 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 39.1 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stalham High School overview
How it's doing
Stalham High School is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-07). In 2024/25, 39.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Brilliant Club, Sir Isaac Newton Further Maths GCSE, and the Debate Team. Activities include a skiing trip to Italy, theatre and museum visits, a WW1 battlefields trip to Belgium, a North Norfolk coastline visit, and an annual residential trip to Paris.
Getting in
The published school roll is 492 pupils against a stated capacity of 654. 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 close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Further Maths GCSE?
What Ofsted said about Stalham High School
Overview
The inspection found that Stalham High School provides a good quality of education, with leaders having "implemented and sustained rapid improvements" since the previous visit. The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils are "articulate and confident," demonstrating pride in their environment and positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum has improved significantly, with subject specialists now delivering content effectively and closing "historical gaps in knowledge and skills."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "clearly defined," with inclusive practice at the centre of school life and effective support from adults.
- Pupils enjoy reading, supported by a well-resourced library and initiatives like ‘Rallo’ the reading dog, ensuring those who struggle are identified and helped to "catch up quickly."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in leadership roles, extra-curricular activities, and a "highly effective" careers programme.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the atmosphere is described as "calm and purposeful."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a smaller number of subjects is not yet sufficiently well established, meaning some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could.
- Attendance remains an issue, as "too many pupils do not attend school frequently enough," causing them to miss out on learning and social activities.
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 | 43.7 |
| 2024/25 | 39.5 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| 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
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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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