Wymondham College
Wymondham, NR18 9SZ · Norfolk · secondary school
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2nd 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 430 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.5 · 88 | 30% | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.36 · 76 | 25% | 1.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.7 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wymondham College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 66.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.36 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,427 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,258. 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 maintain the high attainment levels seen in recent results? What specific support is available for pupils who need to close the gap between their progress and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Wymondham College
Overview
Wymondham College is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils from all backgrounds ‘flourish’ and achieve ‘exceptionally well’ within a culture defined by ‘pride, passion and positivity’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and very well planned’, enabling pupils to develop ‘detailed and richly connected knowledge’ and achieve to an ‘extremely high level’.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with high attendance and rare need for sanctions, as pupils ‘wish to learn’ and embody high standards of conduct.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘excellent support’ and ‘skilful’ assistance to access challenging learning.
- There is a ‘huge range of opportunities’ for personal development, including clubs, sports, and leadership roles that help pupils develop ‘deep character strengths’.
- Trustees provide ‘considerable commitment and skill’, rigorously challenging leaders and ensuring robust governance structures.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that checks are ‘regular and robust’ and that the school has maintained high quality in this area.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.5 |
| 2024/25 | 56.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.7 |
| 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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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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