Smithdon High School
Academy sponsor led
Hunstanton, PE36 5HY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 23% in England
6 of 8 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Pupils
579
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
12.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 32% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 30% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 | -0.41 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Springwood High School · 12.5 mi · No rating · Top 50% in England
- King Edward VII Academy · 12.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
- King's Lynn Academy · 13.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- St Clement's High School · 14.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 29% in England
- Alderman Peel High School · 14.8 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Fakenham Academy · 15.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 16% in England
The neighbourhood
Smithdon High School is in Hunstanton (typical home £285,000, crime low).
What is Smithdon High School's Ofsted rating?
Smithdon High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Smithdon High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Smithdon High School is in the bottom 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.