Norfolk
The Wherry School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- +0.45
- Progress 8
- [-0.35, 1.25]
- Confidence interval
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Watch-outs
- Small cohort (18 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Norfolk council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Norfolk’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 18 | 26.1 | — | 27.8% | 0.0% | 2.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 14 | 42.7 | +0.45 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 15 | 14.9 | -1.70 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 15 | 16.0 | -1.97 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Norfolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144769 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-19 |
| Headteacher | Rachel Quick |
| Trust | THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | NR1 2GB |
| Latest pupils | 18 |
| FSM eligible | 29.1% |
Contact and identifiers
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB
www.thewherryschool.co.ukView local authority page1603629440| DfE number | 7002 |
| UKPRN | 10064848 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 20 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |