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Old Buckenham High School

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Old Buckenham High School

Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, NR17 1RL

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Pupils
497
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
37.7
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.8%
Basics 9-5
29.3%

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
56.1%
EBacc APS
3.53
EBacc 9-5
11.0%
EBacc 9-4
17.1%
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About Old Buckenham High School

Old Buckenham High School is a secondary school in Attleborough, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. The school has around 497 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Abbey Road, Attleborough, NR17 1RL | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Good (predecessor: Old Buckenham High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Old Buckenham High School

What is Old Buckenham High School's Ofsted rating?
Old Buckenham High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Old Buckenham High School's latest exam results?
Old Buckenham High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Old Buckenham High School located?
Old Buckenham High School is a secondary school in Attleborough, Norfolk (NR17 1RL).
How many pupils attend Old Buckenham High School?
Old Buckenham High School has around 497 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Old Buckenham High School with other schools?
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