Alderman Peel High School

About Alderman Peel High School

Alderman Peel High School is an academy converter in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 604 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WENSUM TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 (2025/26). 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

604 / 525 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 April 2022

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

Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB

Phone

01328710476

Executive Headteacher

Matthew Hardman

Website

www.wensumtrust.org.uk/aldermanpeel

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alderman Peel High School?

Alderman Peel High School is an academy converter in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Alderman Peel High School have?

Alderman Peel High School has 604 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Alderman Peel High School's Ofsted rating?

Alderman Peel High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022).

How does Alderman Peel High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Alderman Peel High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 in 2025/26.

Is Alderman Peel High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alderman Peel High School is part of THE WENSUM TRUST.

Where is Alderman Peel High School?

Alderman Peel High School is located at Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB.