Wymondham High Academy

Wymondham High Academy is a state-funded co-educational academy school in the English county of Norfolk It can be found near the centre of the town of Wymondham, to the west of Norwich. It has around 1,650 pupils aged 11 to 18.[1] The principal is Mr Chris Smith.

Wymondham High Academy
Address
Folly Road

, ,
NR18 0QT

England
Coordinates52.5754°N 1.1179°E / 52.5754; 1.1179
Information
TypeAcademy
SpecialistArts
Department for Education URN137461 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMr Chris Smith
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1620
Capacity1460
HousesEllis, MacMillan, Abbey and Cheshire
PublicationWyHigh, a newsletter exclusive to students and guardians
Specialist statusArts (operational)
Pupils receiving free school meals7.1% (2013)
Websitewww.wymondhamhigh.co.uk

In 2017, the Academy received a 'good' report from Ofsted.[2]

Campus

The school is divided into 4 blocks: North (English, Geography, I.T), South (Sciences, Music, Drama), Middle (Maths, Languages, RE) and, from 2013, East (Art, History). There is also a relatively small social sciences block, used exclusively by the sixth form. Neighbouring Wymondham Leisure Centre is used for its physical education facilities.

House system

The House system was set up in 1975. There are currently four houses:

New history and art block

In 2012, the school received a £3 million grant from Norfolk County Council to build a new Art and History block. It was built by contractors R G Carter Ltd and was completed in July 2013, covering 1,336 sq/m in total.[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. Wymondham High School Archived 2012-10-14 at the Wayback Machine, Ofsted. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
  2. "Ofsted Good Report for Wymondham High Academy". Ofsted News. 28 November 2017.
  3. "{title}". Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  4. "{title}". Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
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