Wymondham High Academy
Wymondham, NR18 0QT · Norfolk · secondary school
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7th 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 — 8.1/10 against 882 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 58.1 · 79 | 30% | 2.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.37 · 77 | 25% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.9 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wymondham High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.37 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 (7.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Iceland, Paris, Cromer, and Wymondham Abbey, and take part in a ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,686 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,610. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the curriculum and trips structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Wymondham High Academy
Overview
Wymondham High Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a community where pupils are "proud to be part of a school community that looks out for each other." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and high expectations, resulting in pupils who produce "high-quality work" and perform well in public examinations.
Strengths
- Pupils are "considerate and kind," with bullying being "extremely rare" due to strong peer support and respectful behaviour.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including a broad study of languages and a logical organisation of knowledge that helps pupils become "confident problem-solvers."
- Teachers successfully adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing them to "learn the same curriculum and make progress alongside their peers."
- Reading is a priority, with targeted support ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Sixth-form students "flourish" in an environment that encourages independence and deep understanding of "complex and abstract concepts."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all teachers use assessment effectively to identify gaps in knowledge, as currently "not all teachers do this effectively enough to accurately assess pupils’ understanding," leading to lost learning time for some.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.4 |
| 2024/25 | 52.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.9 |
| 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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