Norfolk has 52 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 5 were outstanding or exceptional and 78% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 5 outstanding or exceptional
- 31 good, strong or expected
- 10 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Academy | Outstanding | 13 Jan 2016 | NR9 |
| Jane Austen College | Outstanding | 2 May 2024 | NR3 |
| Ormiston Venture Academy | Outstanding | 2 May 2013 | NR31 |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | Outstanding | 15 May 2013 | NR5 |
| Wymondham College | Outstanding | 12 Oct 2023 | NR18 |
| Alderman Peel High School | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | NR23 |
| Attleborough Academy | Expected | 3 Mar 2026 | NR17 |
| Aylsham High School | Good | 16 May 2018 | NR11 |
| Caister Academy | Good | 17 Jan 2018 | NR30 |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | NR4 |
| Cromer Academy | Good | 8 Dec 2016 | NR27 |
| Diss High School | Good | 22 Mar 2018 | IP22 |
| Downham Market Academy | Good | 27 Apr 2022 | PE38 |
| Fakenham Academy | Good | 16 Jan 2019 | NR21 |
| Great Yarmouth Charter Academy | Good | 3 Jul 2019 | NR30 |
| Hewett Academy | Good | 4 Oct 2023 | NR1 |
| Hobart High School | Good | 22 Mar 2023 | NR14 |
| Litcham School | Good | 15 Dec 2022 | PE32 |
| Long Stratton High School | Expected | 10 Feb 2026 | NR15 |
| Lynn Grove Academy | Good | 19 Oct 2023 | NR31 |
| Marshland High School | Good | 6 Jun 2018 | PE14 |
| Northgate High School | Good | 24 May 2023 | NR19 |
| North Walsham High School | Good | 14 Dec 2023 | NR28 |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | NR1 |
| Reepham High School and College | Good | 4 May 2016 | NR10 |
| Sheringham High School | Good | 21 Jun 2023 | NR26 |
| Smithdon High School | Good | 8 Nov 2023 | PE36 |
| Springwood High School | Good | 22 Feb 2017 | PE30 |
| Sprowston Community Academy | Expected | 6 May 2026 | NR7 |
| Stalham High School | Good | 26 Jun 2024 | NR12 |
| St Clement's High School | Good | 19 Jan 2017 | PE34 |
| Taverham High School | Good | 17 May 2023 | NR8 |
| The Open Academy | Good | 29 Mar 2023 | NR7 |
| The Thetford Academy | Good | 5 Mar 2020 | IP24 |
| Wayland Academy | Good | 12 Jul 2023 | IP25 |
| Wymondham High Academy | Good | 29 Nov 2017 | NR18 |
| Acle Academy | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | NR13 |
| City Academy Norwich | Requires improvement | 19 Jun 2024 | NR4 |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy | Requires improvement | 12 Oct 2022 | NR31 |
| Flegg High Ormiston Academy | Requires improvement | 19 May 2022 | NR29 |
| Hellesdon High School | Requires improvement | 4 Oct 2023 | NR6 |
| Iceni Secondary Academy | Requires improvement | 11 Mar 2020 | IP26 |
| King's Lynn Academy | Needs attention | 2 Jun 2026 | PE30 |
| Sewell Park Academy | Needs attention | 9 Jun 2026 | NR3 |
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy | Needs attention | 17 Mar 2026 | PE37 |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | Requires improvement | 6 Jul 2022 | NR7 |
| Broadland High Ormiston Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NR12 |
| Dereham Neatherd High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NR20 |
| Framingham Earl High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NR14 |
| King Edward VII Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE30 |
| Old Buckenham High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NR17 |
| The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | IP20 |