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Norham High School
Goodgraded 22/03/2022Ages 11–16456 pupilsFaithNone
Norham High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in North Shields, within the North Tyneside local authority. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2022, Norham High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in North Shields can view Norham High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 842.7
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake63.3%
Free school meals63.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.8%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.4%
Attendance91.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in North Shields
All schools in North Shields →Collingwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North ShieldsGood · 0.2 miPercy Main Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miRiverside Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miSt Thomas More Catholic High SchoolGood · 0.9 miWhitehouse Primary SchoolInadequate · 0.9 mi
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