Aylsham High School
Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aylsham High School is a secondary school in Norwich for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 17th of 22 secondary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2014, report published 10 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Aylsham High School is at the heart of the local community. Pupils are happy and safe around the school. They want to do well. They work hard in lessons. This enables them to learn effectively and achieve results they can be proud of. Pupils are expected to focus on their studies and act sensibly. The ethos of the school encourages them to be independent and make sensible choices in their learning and behaviour. The positive relationships between staff and pupils support this effectively. It is rare to hear any unkind language in the school. Pupils understand the impact of such language on others and do not accept it. They know that if they were to report any concerns, these would be dealt with swiftly and appropriately. Pupils are confident that adults will act to ensure their safety and well-being. There are opportunities to be involved in school life through sports, the arts, the school council and the organisation of charity events. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is popular and successful for pupils in Year 9 and above.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' wider development opportunities, in relation to extra-curricular activities and personal development, are not yet fully embedded in the culture of the school. Too few pupils are aware of the activities available to them, and as a result they do not attend activities or clubs. Equally, the school does not yet fully understand the impact of its wider development curriculum. The school should carefully review its approach to the wider curriculum to ensure that a greater number of pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, access and benefit from the school offer.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
202 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,138 pupils on roll, with places for 1,025
Schools near Aylsham High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.8 |
| Reepham High School and College | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Taverham High School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.0 |
| Broadland High Ormiston Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| Cromer Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.1 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Duncan Spalding
- Phone
- 01263733270
- Address
- Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6AN
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121164
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.