Old Buckenham High School
Academy converter
Attleborough, NR17 1RL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
5 of 8 in Breckland
Pupils
501
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
8.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 44.3 | 37.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 43% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 40% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 | 0.00 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Attleborough Academy · 2.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 44% in England
- Wymondham College · 4.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- Wymondham High Academy · 7.1 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Long Stratton High School · 7.8 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Diss High School · 7.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Hethersett Academy · 9.8 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
The neighbourhood
Old Buckenham High School is in Buckenhams & Snetterton (typical home £325,000, crime very low).
What is Old Buckenham High School's Ofsted rating?
Old Buckenham High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Old Buckenham High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Old Buckenham High School is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.