Norfolk
Norwich School
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What the data says
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Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
The assessment days for Senior School entry will take place on Saturday 9 January and Saturday 23 January 2027.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Pre-Reception (age 3 on entry) | £3,700* | £11,100*
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Infants; Reception - Year 2 (ages 4, 5, 6 on entry) | £5,064 | £15,192
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Lower School; Years 3 - 6 (ages 7, 8, 9, 10 on entry) | £7,242 | £21,726
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Senior School; Years 7 - 13 (ages 11- 17 on entry) | £8,406 | £25,218
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Homestay fee (2026-27): £10,742 per annum
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Pre-Reception (age 3 on entry) | £3,700* | £11,100*
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Infants; Reception - Year 2 (ages 4, 5, 6 on entry) | £5,064 | £15,192
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Lower School; Years 3 - 6 (ages 7, 8, 9, 10 on entry) | £7,242 | £21,726
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Senior School; Years 7 - 13 (ages 11- 17 on entry) | £8,406 | £25,218
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Tuition fees (2026-27): £31,482 per annum (includes academic tuition and additional English tuition).
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Admissions
My son passed the entrance exams and now comes home with a smile every day.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
The Senior School offers customised scholarship programmes in five areas at the following entry points - 11+, 13+ and 16+: academic excellence;
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 177 | 12.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 166 | 13.2 | — | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 167 | 12.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 139 | 12.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Norfolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 121242 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Master Steffan Griffiths |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | NR1 4DD |
| Latest pupils | 177 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
71A The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DD
http://www.norwich-school.org.uk/1603728430| DfE number | 6124 |
| UKPRN | 10004774 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 6 Aug 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |