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School Open Days in Norfolk

 

Norfolk – School Directory

 

We know that this is a unique time in the school life of Year 6 pupils who are looking forward to their move to secondary but also may be nervous at the prospect of such a big change.  With this in mind, schools across the region will shortly be hosting open events in order for you to have face-to-face visits with them and find out all the information you need to make the very important decision about which school to send your child to.

To find an Ofsted inspection report about an individual state maintained school visit https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk.  For independent schools, inspection reports can be found on the Independent Schools Inspectorate website by visiting www.isi.net.

Catchment areas

Although most pupils end up applying to the school in their catchment area, there are some schools that do not operate designated areas and have a slightly different admissions policy. So, it is worth checking the admissions policy on each school’s website for further information. If you are considering applying to a local independent school, it will have its own separate admissions procedure.

 

Catchment Areas in Norfolk: To find the designated school for your area visit www.whereilive.norfolk.gov.uk – School Catchments or http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/schoolcatchments/schools.aspx

 

Applying to a School out of Catchment Area: You’ll be asked to list up to 4 state schools in order of preference on your application form. Whether a place is offered will depend on the school’s admission process and if places are available. For most schools in Norfolk, there is an admissions priority for children who live in the school’s catchment area.

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The Application Process

Submit your application for a primary or secondary school place online. An email receipt will confirm that the application has been received.

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Norfolk County Council Applications:

 

Primary School Applications:

The online system is available from 23 September 2024 until 15 January 2025

 

Secondary School Applications:

The online system will be available from 11 September until 31st October 2024

 

Norfolk Contacts:

Customer Services: 0344 800 8020

Online applications: www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk

Email: admissions@norfolk.gov.uk

 

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Allocation Days

The dates when school places are officially confirmed are:

 

3rd March 2025 – Secondary Schools

16th April 2025 – Primary Schools

 

 

Langley School

“At Langley School, we believe in the power of opportunity and the pursuit of excellence. Our campus provides the perfect backdrop for this adventure, as we offer our pupils over 100 acres of picturesque Norfolk countryside to explore. Here is where tradition meets innovation, and every pupil is valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our commitment to academic rigour spans from STEM subjects to the Creative Arts, all while ensuring our ‘priority is the promotion of pupil wellbeing’ [ISI Report 2024]. This is complemented by our extensive enrichment programme and unique features, such as the world-class Langley Football Academy.

Based across two sites, Langley School is proudly non-selective and an inclusive environment. Our Prep school in Taverham caters for children aged 6 months to 13 years. At Langley Park in Loddon, you will find Langley Senior School and Sixth Form for students aged 10-18. We also take pride in offering a range of educational boarding options, including day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding.

Your child will belong.

This is our promise to you.!

 

OPEN DAY

Senior and Sixth Form: Saturday 28th September 2024

Langley Prep School: Saturday 5th October 2024

Register at Langleyschool.co.uk

 

Norwich School

Norwich School is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils between the ages of four and eighteen.

Set in the beautiful grounds of the city’s historic Cathedral Close, the school is a traditional yet lively place to learn and combines a vibrant, imaginative culture with values of scholarship and mutual respect.

 

The school’s special character nurtures confidence, self-expression, warm and lasting relationships as well as a deep appreciation of learning.

 

Norwich School consists of the Lower and Senior School. The Lower School is the base for 4-11 year-old pupils (Reception - Year 6), while the Senior School caters for the 11-18 age range (Years 7-13).

 

"Education has been part of life in and around Norwich's Cathedral Close for over 900 years. We are proud to continue this rich tradition as we prepare young people for 21st century life: the Cathedral oversees our busy lives and underpins the sense of stability with which our surroundings counter-balance the energy of this thoroughly modern co-educational urban day school.”

Steffan Griffiths, Head

Find out more at the Open Morning on Saturday 21 September - Visit norwich-school.org.uk to register to attend.

 

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Editorial, 2024

“The Governors, Principal, staff and students warmly welcome parents, guardians and prospective Year 7 students to our Open Evening on Thursday 3rd October at 5.30pm to 8pm.

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a very special school where your child will be safe, happy and where they will achieve success.

We are incredibly proud of our academy; the achievements of our amazing students, our excellent staff and our facilities. At Cliff Park, everyone strives for excellence every day – in big moments of academic achievement and extra-curricular success as well as in small moments of self-discovery, perseverance, respect and community.

We strive to ensure that there is something special for everyone, offering an exceptional range of extra-curricular and enrichment choices.

This is a great time to come and study at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy and we would encourage you to visit to explore the boundless opportunities on offer. Tours will be taking place throughout the evening with presentations made by the Principal at 5.30pm and 7pm.

The future is filled with possibilities, and you will be afforded a warm welcome!”

 

 

 

 

Every Child, Same Chance

“City Academy Norwich is a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant school at the heart of the community.  We strive to ensure every child, irrespective of their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve by expanding, enriching and broadening their horizons. 

We offer a broad, engaging curriculum, together with a wide range of enrichment experiences beyond the classroom, to fire the imagination and bring learning to life.   We provide a stimulating, vibrant environment where students can explore and discover through teaching which is innovative, challenging and inspiring.

Our holistic approach is focused on the development of the whole child, supporting their well-being, promoting leadership skills, and recognising that everyone has their own individual strengths and talents; we aim to ensure these are developed to their full potential so that our students can become the best versions of themselves.

We promote a strong sense of self-worth in all our students through consistently high expectations, and encourage them to take pride in their appearance and their school community.

We are committed to developing confident, ambitious and skilled young people who will be valuable members of society and make a positive difference to their communities.”

Open Evening – Thursday 3rd October 2024 – 4-7pm

City Academy Norwich, 299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP

www.canorwich.org

 

Wymondham College

Wymondham College is nestled on 83-acres surrounded by stunning Norfolk countryside, an idyllic backdrop to live and learn, and close to the historic city of Norwich. Positioned in the East of England, it is well connected with air, rail, and road access.

Graded double Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2023, its academic achievements are amongst the highest in the country, complemented by an extensive enrichment programme and international trips that expand horizons and deepen learning.

Wymondham College is the largest co-educational state boarding and day school in the UK, welcoming students from ages 11 to 18 with a prep school for children from age 4 and boarding for children from age 9. Our boarding house structure means students belong to a smaller community where pastoral and wellbeing support ensures every child is known and cared for.

Its World Class status reflects the high-quality, all-round education students receive for free, many going onto Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell group universities. Considering all these aspects of such a unique College, it is fantastic value for money and with the College’s charity status, there is a modest boarding fee.

The College is steeped in a rich heritage and cherishes its history, while continuing to innovate and lead education nationally.

 

Norwich High School for Girls

Where girls learn without limits

“At Norwich High School for Girls, all our students are nurtured, challenged and empowered. We understand each individual girl, what they need to flourish and what we can do to support them, both academically and pastorally. This is what we do; engaging, encouraging and enabling each girl to be the very best she can be. We want students to think about how they learn, be curious about what they are learning, and to contribute and engage with our school, local, national and global community.

Learning is an active process. Students question, imagine, prioritise, invent, predict and look for alternatives. This shifts the focus of lessons away from assimilating facts to developing our girls’ thinking, where gaining knowledge is only part of the process.

Whilst we focus on an approach rather than attainment, our results continue to be the best in the region. We were named the top Independent School in Norfolk in the Sunday Times Parent Power League 2024 based on the 2023 examination results at GCSE and A Level.

Come and discover why we are the best place for your daughter. Register your interest to attend our upcoming Open Morning on Saturday 28th September via our website at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net/open-events

 

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Known locally as CNS, City of Norwich School is a secondary school and sixth form on Eaton Road in Norwich.  The school was established in 1910 and has been a key part of the educational landscape of Norwich and Norfolk ever since. 

The school motto of “excellence in all” reflects its vision of achieving the very highest standards in everything it does.  The broad, balanced and enriching curriculum aims to enable every child to maximise their potential and grow in academic and creative depth, as well as confidence and happiness.

The school’s facilities are second to none and have benefited from considerable investment over the last few years.  Alongside the beautiful, original main school building, there is a modern, purpose-built sixth from block, a show-piece auditorium for music, dance and drama and newly refurbished, specialist outdoor sporting facilities.

Students benefit from a number of unique opportunities through the school’s many partnerships, including the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Norfolk Music Hub, Norwich City Football Club and the National Tennis Association.  The extensive co-curricular programme is an integral part of the whole curriculum offer and includes the Youth STEMM Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

For more information, visit the school website www.cns-school.org.

 

Town Close School

Town Close School is an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 – 13. Encapsulating an idyllic 15 acre woodland site in the heart of Norwich with unrivalled on-site facilities, the School has achieved the highest grading possible in the last ISI Inspection focusing on pupil achievement and personal development. Children at Town Close are ambitious in their core academic studies and throw themselves energetically into a multitude of activities outside the classroom, learning to perform, to organise, to take responsibility, to be part of a team, to formulate ideas and to innovate. Children leave Town Close ready for the next steps, brimming with the knowledge and confidence to take on the world, ready for whatever it has in store.

Find out more at their Open Morning on Friday 11th October at 9.00am where you will have an invaluable opportunity to experience school life at Town Close in person. To find out more email admissions@townclose.com

 

Diss High School

 

“Diss High School is a vibrant school that cherishes its place in the heart of the local community of Diss and the surrounding villages.

 

At Diss High we are committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment that empowers students to excel academically, grow personally, and contribute positively to society. Our motto is “work hard, be kind” and these are the two qualities that we emphasize to our students above all else. We have dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to guide and support students on their educational journey, ensuring they develop not only knowledge and skills but these core values of dedication to their studies and empathy for others.

 

We believe in the importance of a holistic education that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. Our school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and events that cater to diverse interests, allowing students to discover and develop their talents outside of their timetabled lessons

 

Our Headteacher, Sam Stopps writes:

“We offer something very special to all our students as part of our learning community, but words only tell you so much.  We invite you to see us in action.”

 

Contact details: www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk; Tel: 01379 642424; Email: office@disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk”

 

 

Broadland High Ormiston Academy

 

“As Principal at Broadland High Ormiston Academy, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and committed group of staff and students who bring the very best out in each other and make Broadland the special place that it is.

 

We are an ambitious and caring community, with an unwavering commitment to support every student to grow and flourish, fulfil their potential and achieve their hopes and ambitions for the future. We place our students at the very heart of every decision, ensuring that we provide a safe, happy and inspiring learning environment.

 

From the very first moment students make a decision to choose our school to the moment they take their first steps into further education or training we meticulously plan a rich, cohesive curriculum and pastoral support structure that will lead students calmly and confidently through the changes involved in becoming young adults.

 

It is a privilege to be the Principal of this exceptional academy and I would like to invite you to visit us in person so that you can see for yourself the unique qualities that Broadland has to offer!”