Wymondham High Academy
Folly Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wymondham High Academy is a secondary school in Wymondham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 9th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 25 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils who attend Wymondham High Academy are proud to be part of a school community that looks out for each other. They are considerate and kind to all. Older pupils provide support for younger ones. This sense of care pervades through the school. It means that bullying or any form of unkindness is extremely rare. Pupils speak positively about how their teachers have high expectations for what they can achieve. They understand that to meet these expectations they need to work hard, and they do. As a result, they produce high-quality work that reflects their constantly increasing knowledge. Pupils' learning prepares them well for public examinations, where they perform very well. Pupils are polite and respectful. They behave well in lessons. Learning is rarely interrupted. If it is, pupils know that teachers will respond quickly, consistently and fairly. Pupils move around the large site purposefully. Students in the sixth form are a visible and respected presence around the school. They understand that younger pupils see them as role models. They view this as a privilege. Students develop a deep and rich understanding of the subjects they have chosen to study. They produce work that is of extremely high quality.
What the school should improve
- Not all teachers use assessment accurately to determine where pupils have gaps or misconceptions in their learning. This means that, in some cases, it is not clear when pupils have not secured enough knowledge to successfully move on to the next phase of learning. This lack of clarity means teachers cannot address specific learning issues quickly. Therefore, some pupils are unable to engage in, or complete, learning activities. They lose time waiting for teachers to spot that they are struggling and provide help. The school should ensure that all teachers have the knowledge needed to use assessment effectively to determine what pupils know and if they are ready to move on to the next phase of learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
260 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
92 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,686 pupils on roll, with places for 1,610
Schools near Wymondham High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.0 |
| Wymondham College | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.4 |
| Attleborough Academy | 6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 41.4 |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| City Academy Norwich | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 35.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Smith
- Phone
- 01953602078
- Address
- Folly Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QT
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 137461
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.