Alderman Peel High School

URN: 145089 • Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1RB

Overview

Name
Alderman Peel High School
URN
145089
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE WENSUM TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Hardman (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01328710476
Website
Visit
Address
Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1RB

Summary

Alderman Peel High School, located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 604 students, exceeding its capacity of 525. The school prides itself on fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to work hard and take pride in their achievements. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the school offers a diverse curriculum that includes sports, arts, languages, and cultural enrichment, alongside careers and student leadership programmes.

The school’s ethos is built around core values of ambition, pride, happiness, and success, which were developed through consultation with students, staff, and governors. Alderman Peel High School actively promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect, ensuring students understand their rights and responsibilities within a supportive framework.

Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are integral to the school's success. The dedicated staff provide comprehensive pastoral care and guidance, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

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Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE WENSUM TRUST
Capacity
525
Pupils
604
Boys
318
Girls
286
FSM %
25.00
Open date
2017-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-04-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 604 318 286 525 25.00
2024-09-11 596 310 286 525 23.20
2023-09-11 559 300 259 525 20.40
2022-09-11 559 300 259 525 20.40
2021-09-11 527 271 256 525 18.80
2020-09-11 510 261 249 525 16.30

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