Wymondham College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Wymondham, Norfolk
NR18 9SZ
Composite score
70.5

About Wymondham College

Wymondham College is a secondary school in Wymondham, Norfolk, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,441 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 56.4 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.9 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 12% of secondary schools in England.

67% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 85% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#384
National rank
#45
In East of England
#3
In Norfolk
Top 12%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
56.4
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
67%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
85%
% EBacc grade 5+
36%
EBacc average points score
5.40

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,441 % FSM ever-6 10.2% % EAL 10.8% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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