Norham High School
Foundation school
North Shields, NE29 7BU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
9 of 11 in North Tyneside
Pupils
498
First preferences per place
1.78
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 40.2 | 42.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 29% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 28% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.40 | 0.20 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Thomas More Catholic High School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Churchill Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating
- John Spence Community High School · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- Monkseaton High School · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Marden High School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Burnside College · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
Best secondary schools in Tynemouth · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Norham High School is in Chirton (typical home £180,000, crime very high).
What is Norham High School's Ofsted rating?
Norham High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Norham High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Norham High School is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.