The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Ellis-Gage (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvenue Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 535m away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 899m away
The Clare School
Special school · 934m away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 971m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 1.1km away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Bluebell Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Parkside School, Norwich's Ofsted rating?
The Parkside School, Norwich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Parkside School, Norwich?
The Parkside School, Norwich currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Parkside School, Norwich take?
The Parkside School, Norwich caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is The Parkside School, Norwich?
The Parkside School, Norwich is in Norwich, NR2 3JA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Parkside School, Norwich have a sixth form?
Yes, The Parkside School, Norwich has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.