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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Old Buckenham High School (63.7)
- Attleborough Academy (61.5)
- Attleborough High School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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