Hellesdon High School

About Hellesdon High School

Hellesdon High School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,523 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WENSUM TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,523 / 1,290 (118%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 October 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

187 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

Phone

01603424711

Headteacher

Helen Watts

Website

http://www.hellesdon.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hellesdon High School?

Hellesdon High School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Hellesdon High School have?

Hellesdon High School has 1,523 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hellesdon High School's Ofsted rating?

Hellesdon High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does Hellesdon High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hellesdon High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is Hellesdon High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hellesdon High School is part of THE WENSUM TRUST.

Where is Hellesdon High School?

Hellesdon High School is located at 187 Middletons Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB.