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Stalham High School

Brumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DG

Good

Inspected 25 June 2024

Good
Ofsted
40.5
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
484
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Stalham High School

Stalham High School is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 484 pupils on roll. It is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% 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
484 / 654 (74%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

37.2%
Free school meals
2.2%
EAL
7.2%
SEN support
21.7%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.5
Attainment 8
87 pupils
39.1%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
57.5%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

86%
Sustained destination
81%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%
Overall absence
27.6%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

31.92
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
15.2
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
8.17
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
£40,760
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,342 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,200
Spend per pupil
£8,566
Income per pupil
55%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Brumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DG
Phone
01692580281
Head of School
Lee McMahon

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Assistant SENCo
PermanentPart time£26,428 - £26,846 (FTE)
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stalham High School?
Stalham High School is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Stalham High School have?
Stalham High School has 484 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Stalham High School's Ofsted rating?
Stalham High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
How does Stalham High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Stalham High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.
Is Stalham High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Stalham High School is part of SYNERGY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Stalham High School?
Stalham High School is located at Brumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DG.

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