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.

Norfolk has 50 secondary schools, of which 6 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 40 rated Good — 92% of secondary schools in Norfolk are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Hethersett Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Norfolk follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

50
Total schools
6
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
56.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Hethersett Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
🥈 Wymondham College
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
🥉 Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
4. Jane Austen College
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
5. Wymondham High Academy
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
6. Wayland Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. Long Stratton High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
8. Framingham Earl High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
9. City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
10. Caister Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
11. Taverham High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
12. Cromer Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
13. Sheringham High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
14. Acle Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
15. Springwood High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
16. Broadland High Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
17. Diss High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
18. Hobart High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
19. North Walsham High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. Marshland High School
Secondary
 Good 59 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 Hethersett Academy. 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 80% 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.