Smithdon High School

About Smithdon High School

Smithdon High School is an academy sponsor led in Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 564 pupils on roll. It is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 (2025/26). 27.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

564 / 750 (75%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY

Phone

01485534541

Head Teacher

Sarah Robinson

Website

www.smithdonhigh.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Smithdon High School?

Smithdon High School is an academy sponsor led in Hunstanton, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Smithdon High School have?

Smithdon High School has 564 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Smithdon High School's Ofsted rating?

Smithdon High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Smithdon High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Smithdon High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 in 2025/26.

Is Smithdon High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Smithdon High School is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Smithdon High School?

Smithdon High School is located at Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY.