Hellesdon High School
Academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1476 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1290 |
| Free school meals | 27.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE WENSUM TRUST |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Address | 187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.hellesdon.net |
| Telephone | 01603424711 |
| URN | 138039 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 3 October 2023, published 20 November 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Sewell Park Academy (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- Ormiston Victory Academy (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- City Academy Norwich (secondary school, about 3.7 km)
- Jane Austen College (secondary school, about 4.0 km)
- Sprowston Community Academy (secondary school, about 4.7 km)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich (secondary school, about 5.0 km)
- The Open Academy (secondary school, about 5.0 km)
- Taverham High School (secondary school, about 5.5 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.