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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Norfolk Passenger Transport (sen)
- Homework (calendar)
- Twitter (other)
- Facility Hire (other)
- Class Charts (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Scopay (other)
- Our Partners (other)
- Our Trust (other)
- Our Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alderman Peel High School (61.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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