The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 12.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
12.1
31.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Capacity
- 94%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Steffan Griffiths (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
71A The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharles Darwin Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Jane Austen College
Secondary · 485m away
The Free School Norwich
Primary · 835m away
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · 907m away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Lionwood Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Norwich Steiner School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Norwich School?
Norwich School currently has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norwich School take?
Norwich School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Norwich School?
Norwich School is in Norwich, NR1 4DD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norwich School have a sixth form?
Yes, Norwich School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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