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The Wherry School

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The Wherry School

280 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2GB

Free schools special · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

26.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
11.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
26.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.4%
Basics 9-5
11.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

26.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2442.746.4
2024/2526.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24+0.450.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.09
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Hewett Academy
0.26 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Harford Manor School, Norwich
0.48 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Visiting Teacher Service Central
0.52 km away · Miscellaneous
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
0.76 km away · Further education
Norwich Steiner School
0.81 km away · Other independent school

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About The Wherry School

The Wherry School is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 26.1. The school has around 130 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 280 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 2GB | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Wherry School

What is The Wherry School's Ofsted rating?
The Wherry School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Wherry School's latest exam results?
The Wherry School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 26.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Wherry School located?
The Wherry School is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR1 2GB).
How many pupils attend The Wherry School?
The Wherry School has around 130 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Wherry School with other schools?
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