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Taverham High School

Beech Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP

Good

Inspected 16 May 2023

Good
Ofsted
46.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,241
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Taverham High School

Taverham High School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,241 pupils on roll. It is part of ENRICH LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 (2025/26). 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% 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
1,241 / 1,249 (99%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
16 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

14.6%
Free school meals
6.5%
EAL
3.4%
SEN support
10.7%
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)

46.4
Attainment 8
207 pupils
44.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
63.8%
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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
61 students
6.6%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
56%
To higher education
13%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
84%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%
Overall absence
19.2%
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.

73.88
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
16.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
19.22
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
£53,139
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 8% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,496 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
6.88
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.3 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.

£7,193
Spend per pupil
£7,250
Income per pupil
54%
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
Beech Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
Phone
01603860505
Head Teacher
Gareth Yassin

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Taverham High School?
Taverham High School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Taverham High School have?
Taverham High School has 1,241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Taverham High School's Ofsted rating?
Taverham High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).
How does Taverham High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Taverham High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.
Is Taverham High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Taverham High School is part of ENRICH LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Taverham High School?
Taverham High School is located at Beech Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP.

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