Aylsham High School

About Aylsham High School

Aylsham High School is a consistently high performing, caring, supportive and inclusive comprehensive school. Our school is at the heart of the wider Aylsham community, providing wonderful learning experiences for students and a working environment for staff.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Duncan Spalding

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

65.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.21

Progress 8

Above average

51.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

70.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

68.6% entered EBacc

47.6% achieved EBacc

229 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rebecca W

Parent Mar 20, 2023

5.0

"A Warm and Welcoming School"

We've only just joined the AHS community, but I've been really impressed with the way my son has been welcomed. The school's values of kindness and respect are evident in everything they do, from the wellbeing garden to the way the teachers interact with the students. We're excited to see our son grow and develop here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily G

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Aylsham High School: A School That Truly Cares"

We moved to Aylsham from London a year ago and were worried about finding a school that fit our values. Aylsham High has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the wellbeing garden is a wonderful initiative. Our daughter has thrived here and we're so grateful to be part of the AHS community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T

Parent Oct 15, 2020

4.0

"A Great School with Some Room for Improvement"

My daughter has had a great experience at Aylsham High, but I do think that some of the extracurricular activities could be better organised. The business and enterprise specialism is fantastic and has given her some valuable skills. The teachers are generally good, but some could be more approachable. Overall, I'm happy with the school but think there's room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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