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Smithdon High School

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Smithdon High School

Downs Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HY

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Pupils
564
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
39.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.5%
Basics 9-5
27.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.4%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
13.8%
EBacc 9-4
25.5%
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About Smithdon High School

Smithdon High School is a secondary school in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. The school has around 564 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Downs Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HY | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Smithdon High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2014 — Good (predecessor: Smithdon High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Smithdon High School

What is Smithdon High School's Ofsted rating?
Smithdon High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Smithdon High School's latest exam results?
Smithdon High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Smithdon High School located?
Smithdon High School is a secondary school in Hunstanton, Norfolk (PE36 5HY).
How many pupils attend Smithdon High School?
Smithdon High School has around 564 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Smithdon High School with other schools?
View Smithdon High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Norfolk.