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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

State school · Norwich, NR1 3PB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,597 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,597 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Norfolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Thomas Pinnington

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 30 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 27 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey 14 %
Unknown 6 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 5 %
Lakenham Primary School 3 %
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Catton Grove Primary School 3 %
St Michael's VA Junior School 2 %
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School 2 %
Avenue Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
88%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.39
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
91
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,597
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Surrey Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 3PB
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Telephone: 01603 611431

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ndhs.org.uk

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

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School data & information Notre Dame High School, Norwich Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB
1,597 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
91 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
57.50
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.60 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 6
Japanese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.39
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 13 A
Sociology GCE A level 52 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 B
Psychology GCE A level 101 B
Physics GCE A level 27 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 24 B
Music GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 89 B
History GCE A level 46 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 26 B
Geography GCE A level 47 B
French GCE A level 20 A
English Literature GCE A level 23 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 28 B
Economics GCE A level 32 B
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 11 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 43 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 56 B
Biology GCE A level 65 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 11 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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