Old Buckenham High School

URN: 146144 • Attleborough NR17 1RL

Overview

Name
Old Buckenham High School
URN
146144
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Beale (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01953860233
Website
Visit
Address
Abbey Road, Attleborough NR17 1RL

Summary

Old Buckenham High School, located in the picturesque village of Old Buckenham, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 497 students and a capacity of 575. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community, ambition, and respect, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.

The curriculum at Old Buckenham High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, offering a variety of subjects including arts, sciences, and languages. The school also prioritizes extracurricular activities, with numerous clubs and events available to enhance student engagement and personal development beyond the classroom.

Support for students is a key focus, with provisions in place for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and resources aimed at assisting parents in supporting their children’s learning. The school is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive and become successful members of society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.obhs.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
575
Pupils
497
Boys
238
Girls
259
FSM %
23.90
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 497 238 259 575 23.90
2024-09-11 492 242 250 575 19.70
2023-09-11 500 251 249 575 14.40
2022-09-11 500 251 249 575 14.40
2021-09-11 529 280 249 575 13.60
2020-09-11 551 297 254 649 10.30

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