Notre Dame High School, Norwich

SEND department works with Progress Tutors to provide targeted intervention for literacy and numeracy once a need is identified.

“The SEND department works collaboratively with our Progress Tutors to provide targeted intervention for both literacy and numeracy.”

The school lists a named team of Learning Support Assistants supporting SEND students.

“Learning Support Assistants - Mrs Mary Nobes (Lead LSA)”

The school states safeguarding and child protection are regarded as the single most important aspect of every staff member's role, and names its Designated Safeguarding Lead and a full Safeguarding Team.

“At Notre Dame High School Safeguarding and Child Protection are regarded as the single most important aspect of each person's role.”

The school provides regular Social, Emotional and Mental Health support to sixth form students.

“we have regular Social, Emotional and Mental Health support available to 6th Form”

A timetabled session invites speakers from education, industry, and employers to help students understand the jobs market.

“where we invite speakers from education, industry and employers in to school to”

School runs enrichment trips such as a music tour to Barcelona in 2026.

“Barcelona Music Tour 2026”

Catholic school whose ethos is built on the values of Jesus Christ, faith, hope, forgiveness and peace

“As our Mission Statement says we are "_inspired by the love of God and the teachings of Jesus, specifically faith, hope, forgiveness and peace_".”

School describes itself as high-achieving with a warm, welcoming, faith-rooted ethos

“We are a high-achieving school with a very special, warm and welcoming ethos, which is recognised by all who visit.”

School offers a wide range of A level subjects with individual entry requirements listed for each

“We have a wide range of courses available to inspire growth and to develop your skills.”

The Director of 6th Form role is combined with Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Officer duties, indicating dedicated sixth-form leadership.

“Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Deputy Head, Director of 6th Form Mr Julian McKay”

Entry requirements for Notre Dame Sixth Form are 42 points from best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English at minimum grade 4, with subject-specific minimum requirements

“Entry requirements for Notre Dame Sixth Form are 42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4; and, in addition, individual subjects have their own minimum entry requirements”

No interview required; offers are made based on predicted grades

“No, offers are made on predicted grades.”

Students are offered guidance covering university, apprenticeship, or gap year pathways.

“Whether your future is to study at university, embark on an apprenticeship, or to take a gap year, you are certain to be offered”

Students and parents can meet with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Advisor to discuss future options and progression routes.

“the opportunity to arrange a meeting with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Advisor, to discuss future options and progression routes during and after their time at Notre Dame.”

GCSE 2025 results: Attainment 8 score 61.3; 69.3% achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths; 70.7% entering EBacc

“| Attainment 8 score | 61.3 | | % Of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths | 69.3% | | % Of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) | 70.7% |”

A-Level 2025 results: average grade B-, 23.5% A*-A, 53.2% A*-B, 77% A*-C, 99% A*-E

“| Average grade | B - | | % A\*-A grades | 23.5% | | % A\*-B grades | 53.2% | | % A\*-C grades | 77% | | % A\*-E grades | 99% |”