2026 Best Secondary Schools in Norwich Area

Norwich secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 45, in line with England's 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While Norwich High School for Girls GDST, Gresham's School, and Hethersett Academy are top-ranked independent options, Hethersett Academy leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results. With 26 schools serving Norwich, families across Eaton, Lakenham, Thorpe Hamlet, and the city centre have access to diverse comprehensive education options ranging from highly selective independent schools to inclusive state comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.