The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH
- Head
- Mr Darren Webster (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNotre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · Very close
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 494m away
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary · 782m away
Norwich Steiner School
Independent · 820m away
Norwich School
Independent · 835m away
Lakenham Primary School
Primary · 939m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 961m away
The Hewett School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Free School Norwich's Ofsted rating?
The Free School Norwich was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Free School Norwich?
The Free School Norwich currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Free School Norwich take?
The Free School Norwich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Free School Norwich?
The Free School Norwich is in Norwich, NR1 3NX, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Free School Norwich have a sixth form?
No, The Free School Norwich does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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