Is Old Buckenham High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 28th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Old Buckenham High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Old Buckenham High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 37.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Old Buckenham High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Old Buckenham High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Old Buckenham High School

Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, NR17 1RL

Local ranking28th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

575

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 29 March 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 109

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 497
Boys: 239 (48%)
Girls: 262 (52%)
Capacity: 575 (87% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.1%
EAL: 8.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,269/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.3%
White Other: 7.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

87.3%

White British

7.1%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01953860233

p.beale@obhs.org.uk

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Abbey Road

Attleborough, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146144
UKPRN: 10080920
Establishment No.: 4054
Trust: SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST

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