Hellesdon High School Catchment Area
Hellesdon High School is a academy converter secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1523 pupils, and a capacity of 1290 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,523
Pupils
1,290
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Hellesdon High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hellesdon High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Hellesdon High School — School Information
- Full address
- 187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5SB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138039
Other Secondary Schools in Norwich
If Hellesdon High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aylsham High School Catchment Area
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The Open Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR7 9DL
City Academy Norwich Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR4 7LP
Ormiston Victory Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR5 0PX
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR1 3PB
Acle Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR13 3ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hellesdon High School
Is Hellesdon High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hellesdon High School currently has 1523 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1290 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hellesdon High School? ▾
Admission to Hellesdon High School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hellesdon High School cover? ▾
Hellesdon High School is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hellesdon High School? ▾
Hellesdon High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.