The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Louise Fisher
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · 514m away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 534m away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 950m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 1.3km away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Free School Norwich
Primary · 1.4km away
The Clare School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk a selective school?
Yes. Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 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 Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk's Ofsted rating?
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk?
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk take?
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk?
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is in Norwich, NR2 3DF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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