The short version
80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 8
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Alan Waldron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Old Vicarage, School Lane, Heckingham, Norfolk, NR14 6QP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Avocet House a selective school?
Yes. Avocet House has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Avocet House's Ofsted rating?
Avocet House was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avocet House?
Avocet House currently has 8 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avocet House take?
Avocet House caters for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is Avocet House?
Avocet House is in Heckingham, NR14 6QP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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