The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 48.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Head
- Ms Shelley Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Education and residential inspection summary
November 2023 | Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cromer Road, Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sidestrand Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Sidestrand Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sidestrand Hall School?
Sidestrand Hall School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidestrand Hall School take?
Sidestrand Hall School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Sidestrand Hall School?
Sidestrand Hall School is in Cromer, NR27 0NH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidestrand Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sidestrand Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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