The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Wicks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColman Junior School
Primary · Very close
Colman Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 439m away
Eaton Hall School, Norwich
Special school · 663m away
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Academy · 663m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 833m away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 875m away
Bluebell Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Clare School's Ofsted rating?
The Clare School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Clare School?
The Clare School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Clare School take?
The Clare School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Clare School?
The Clare School is in Norwich, NR4 7AU, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Clare School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Clare School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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