Hellesdon High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Norwich, NR6 5SB
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
7 of 7 in Broadland
Pupils
1,476
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
10.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 39.5 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 32% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 44% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 | -0.49 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ormiston Victory Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 50% in England
- Sewell Park Academy · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
- City Academy Norwich · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Jane Austen College · 2.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 25% in England
- Sprowston Community Academy · 2.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 36% in England
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 10% in England
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The neighbourhood
Hellesdon High School is in Hellesdon South East (typical home £270,000, crime low).
What is Hellesdon High School's Ofsted rating?
Hellesdon High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Hellesdon High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hellesdon High School is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.