Best Secondary Schools in Norfolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 50 schools across Norfolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

56.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Notre Dame High School, Norwich Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥈	Hethersett Academy Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥉	Wymondham College Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
4.	Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Secondary	Outstanding	61	View school
5.	Hewett Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
6.	Ormiston Venture Academy Secondary	Outstanding	57	View school
7.	Broadland High Ormiston Academy Secondary	Good	56	View school
8.	Long Stratton High School Secondary	Good	56	View school
9.	Ormiston Victory Academy Secondary	Outstanding	55	View school
10.	Jane Austen College Secondary	Good	55	View school
11.	Cromer Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
12.	City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
13.	Framingham Earl High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
14.	Wymondham High Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
15.	Reepham High School and College Secondary	Good	54	View school
16.	Attleborough Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
17.	Taverham High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
18.	Caister Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
19.	Aylsham High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
20.	Springwood High School Secondary	Good	51	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Norfolk?

There are 50 secondary schools in Norfolk, of which 6 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Norfolk?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Norfolk is Notre Dame High School, Norwich. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Norfolk?

Primary and secondary school applications in Norfolk are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Norfolk council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Norfolk?

12% of secondary schools in Norfolk are rated Outstanding and 62% are rated Good. 73.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.