Aylsham High School

URN: 121164 • Norwich NR11 6AN

Overview

Name
Aylsham High School
URN
121164
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
The Aylsham Cluster Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Duncan Spalding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01263733270
Website
Visit
Address
Sir Williams Lane, Norwich NR11 6AN

Summary

Aylsham High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Norwich, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 1,108 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,025. The school is committed to providing a high standard of education in a supportive environment, fostering students' intellectual, physical, spiritual, and ethical development. The ethos of "Learning Together for Excellence" underscores the belief that every child can achieve success through hard work and dedication.

The school operates on a House system, promoting a close-knit community where students belong to vertical tutor groups. This structure allows for personalized support and monitoring of student well-being and progress. Aylsham High School specializes in Business and Enterprise, encouraging students to develop essential skills such as creativity, communication, and leadership, which are highly valued by future educational institutions and employers.

Aylsham High School plays an integral role in the local community, collaborating with partner primary schools and other secondary institutions to enhance educational opportunities. The school is part of the Aylsham Learning Federation, which includes Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, fostering a continuous approach to learning across all age groups.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
The Aylsham Cluster Trust
Capacity
1025
Pupils
1108
Boys
527
Girls
581
FSM %
19.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1108 527 581 1025 19.30
2024-09-11 1118 543 575 1025 17.00
2023-09-11 1099 559 540 1025 12.40
2022-09-11 1099 559 540 1025 12.40
2021-09-11 1089 551 538 1025 12.10
2020-09-11 1082 547 535 1025 7.90

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