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Springwood High School

State school · King's Lynn, PE30 4AW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,957 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,957 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Norfolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andrew Johnson

Entrance

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

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School 17 %
Gaywood Primary School 16 %
St Martha's Catholic Primary School 14 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
South Wootton Junior School 7 %
Reffley Academy 6 %
Holly Meadows School 6 %
Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 5 %
Gayton Church of England Primary Academy 5 %
Howard Junior School 5 %
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 4 %
North Wootton Academy 3 %
Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Eastgate Academy 2 %
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Exit

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

School
71%
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

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

School
46.3%
LA avg.
43%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
33.34
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
112
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,957
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Queensway
Gaywood
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4AW
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Telephone: 01553 773393

Email: office@springwood.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

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School data & information Springwood High School Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW
1,957 Pupil numbers
17.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
24 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
112 Number of teachers
35 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
46.3%
LA avg.
43%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
46.70
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% 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 65 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 275 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 281 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 281 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 279 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5

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

School
13%
LA avg.
13.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
33.34
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Sociology GCE A level 25 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 B
Psychology GCE A level 59 B
Physics GCE A level 22 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 13 B
Music Technology GCE A level 14 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 23 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 52 A
History GCE A level 34 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 8 C
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 18 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 C
Chemistry GCE A level 23 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 40 C
Biology GCE A level 43 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 19 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 12 B

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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Springwood High School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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