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Norfolk secondary school admisssions and open day directory info - 2021 - 2022

 

 

Norfolk – School Directory

 

We know that this is a unique time for families of Year 6 pupils who are facing changes in their school life but also looking forward to their move to the secondary stage with thoughts moving towards the future as well as having a boost in confidence that comes from being the oldest in their current school.

As time has progressed with the ongoing pandemic, many schools are now back to their normal open day and evening events at the time of writing but it is worth noting that arrangements may be slightly different to previous years.  With this in mind, we strongly recommend that you keep up-to-date with any schools that you are interested in by visiting their individual websites, social media or contacting them directly.

There are other resources available that can help you and your family come to the right decision. Go to www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk to find the Progress 8 scores - this score shows how much progress pupils at a school make between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. On the website you’ll also find league tables, statistics and the Ofsted rating for individual schools.

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 3 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:

 

Reception Applications:

The online system is available from 27th September 2021 until 15 January 2022 

 

Secondary School Applications:

The online system will be available until 31st October 2021

 

Norfolk Contacts:

Education helpline: 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:

 

1 March 2022 – Secondary Schools

19th April 2022 – Primary Schools

 

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

The Governors, Principal, staff and students warmly welcome parents, guardians and prospective Year 7 students to their Open Evening on Thursday 7th October 2021 at 6pm.

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a vibrant and happy place. As part of the Ormiston Academies Trust family, they are committed to serving their community and were judged by Ofsted as a “Good provider” with some “exceptional” features.  They have a highly aspirational ethos, based on their core values of “Discover”, “Create”, “Thrive” and “Achieve, the four names of their Academy ‘communities’.

They are incredibly proud of their academy; the achievements of their amazing students, their excellent staff and their facilities. Virtually all of the students make above expected progress in comparison to national data and many succeed in gaining high numbers of GCSE passes, often at the highest grades.

They strive to ensure that there is something special for everyone at Cliff Park, offering an outstanding range of extra-curricular and enrichment choices.

This is a great time to come and study at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy and the school would encourage you to visit to explore the boundless opportunities on offer; the future is filled with possibilities and you will be afforded a warm welcome!

Find out more at www.cliffparkoa.co.uk

 

City Academy Norwich

Every child, same chance!  City Academy Norwich is a thriving and energetic community, where the teaching is engaging, meaningful and inspirational.

 

Their values are simple: ‘enjoy respect achieve’

The school believe that education should be enjoyable, and they hold the highest expectations and aspirations for their students. They recognise that every student has their own individual strengths, gifts and talents; and their aim is to ensure that these are developed to their full potential.

 

They are committed to ensuring all their students succeed and use the opportunities and experiences available to become the very best versions of themselves.  They aim to fire their students’ imagination and bring learning to life, preparing them for the world of work, apprenticeships or higher education.

 

The school’s curriculum has been designed to teach the skills fundamental to a successful life, with great emphasis placed on leadership, teamwork, literacy, creative problem solving and innovation.

Their commitment is to enable every student to become a ‘game-changer’- confident students with amazing skills and powerful voices, with the ability to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.  

Their core purpose is to transform the education and life chances of not only individuals but also the local community, creating ‘game changers’ who make a difference.

Find out more at www.cityacademynorwich.org

 

 

Diss High School is a friendly, popular and welcoming school committed to high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline.  Their aim is to achieve excellence in all they do, not only in academic matters, but also in the outstanding range of extra-curricular opportunities they offer.

 

Diss High School has an excellent record of both academic and sporting achievement; their examination results are consistently above the county and national average, and each year the majority of their Sixth Form students take up places at top universities.  They have a highly valued Pastoral System, providing all students with opportunities for participation, responsibility and leadership. 

 

Consistently graded as “Good” by Ofsted, inspectors noted ‘Pupils and students are rightly proud of their school … they enjoy positive relationships with the teachers and with each other.’

 

Dr Jan Hunt, Head of Diss High School writes:

“Our motto is “Carpe Diem - Seize the Day”; we want our students to grasp every opportunity and reach their full potential.  Each year there are opportunities to travel, numerous sporting activities, art exhibitions, music events and of course, the School Show.  To find out more, please come to visit us.”

Find out more at www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk

 

 

Hewett Academy

Hewett Academy truly believe that the education that they offer is exceptional - and so are each of their students.  As a community school, they have a family feel and fantastic student support which is combined with an academic ethos, a specialism in art and the creative subjects designed to help students discover and develop their passions.

The school encourage students to aim high and  are rightly proud of them - not just their exams but also what they achieve in extra curricular activities such as the 3 Hewett students who had their art work displayed at the Royal Academy in London.  Hewett has recently been praised for its work promoting mental health and wellbeing, especially building self esteem, resilience and confidence.

 

Reading often and widely is a major part of life at Hewett Academy and our large refurbished library is a great place to do that.  Our enrichment programme allows students opportunities not normally found in the curriculum.  That might be extra sports such as tennis, hockey or softball, taking part in our school production held in the Walter Roy Theatre or completing the well regarded Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Go and see their school and see what makes Hewett Academy, and its students, so exceptional!

Find out more at www.thehewettacademy.org

 

Jane Austen College

Jane Austen College provides an excellent academic education for all its students but it also does a lot more than that. All of their students have the opportunity to develop as rounded, confident young people, exploring their personal interests and developing new passions.

Through all that they do, their aim is always the same: to develop knowledge and character so they may lead great lives. They believe passionately that all children have the potential to succeed in life, and that school should give them the opportunity to do just that.

Their excellent pastoral support system ensures that their students are helped to do their best and are happy in school – every day. Their student leadership opportunities also help students to develop self-awareness and social confidence.

Great outcomes are possible when students are happy and feel challenged and fulfilled; fantastic things can be achieved when students have the best possible teaching. Their school values are - work hard, be kind, take responsibility, and they encourage their students to adopt these values in everything they do.

Their slightly longer school day ensures that their students have time for a high-quality academic curriculum, independent study time, and a range of clubs and activities. The school want them to find their school day stimulating and engaging and develop a real love of learning.

Find out more at www.janeaustencollege.org

 

Thetford Academy

Thetford Academy is a comprehensive community 11-18 school which balances high academic and behavioural expectations with a caring, personalised approach. The academy boasts some of the most modern facilities in the county.

They are committed to pursuing high academic standards and providing a broad, rich curriculum designed not only to prepare pupils for employment, but also to enable them to become rounded global citizens.

The foundation to this is a resolute commitment to upholding high standards of conduct. Thetford Academy is a calm, safe school and our families can expect their children to learn in a purposeful, disruption free environment.

Although they are a large school we ensure each child is catered for as an individual. There is a wide network of support staff to meet each child’s needs. There are numerous opportunities for pupil participation and leadership. The academy is part of a nationally recognised anti-bullying programme.

Outside the classroom there is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities to enrich the pupil experience. Thetford pupils have visited locations as diverse as India and the USA and regularly participate in sporting and artistic events.

A visit is strongly recommended and welcomed.

Find out more at www.thethetfordacademy.org

 

Cromer Academy

Cromer Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the local community. To inspire pupils to be exceptional without exception, through a lifelong love of learning is our vision. Preparing our Cromer pupils for life after school is their focus and they believe that what they stand for will set them up for success.

Their academically rigorous curriculum gives their pupils the powerful knowledge they need to live life to its full potential. Their wider enrichment programme supports their Cromer pupils to be responsible, active and respectful citizens within and beyond their beloved community.

Cromer Academy is rated as Good by Ofsted, with outstanding grades for Ofsted personal development, behaviour and welfare; and for leadership and management. They are continually seeking to develop this through a commitment to high quality teaching and learning, and giving children experiences that raise their aspirations and self belief.

They are justifiably proud of their community and at Cromer Academy, they seek to make the community proud of the next generation. They don’t just talk about ‘Cromer values,’ they live them each and every day! Their staff model manners and respect and ensure that every interaction with a pupil counts.

Find out more at www.cromeracademy.org

 

Wayland Academy

Wayland Academy’s vision is to improve student achievement, develop character, create an academic culture and raise aspirations. They guarantee that they will do whatever it takes to make sure that every student, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education.

They are an inclusive school at the heart of the community; helping that community to grow and thrive; to both feed back into the community, and to give their students the best possible opportunities in the wider world. The school have high expectations, and just as there are no shortcuts, there are no excuses. Their children give 100% and work their hardest. They are proud to support them.

The school believe in community. Their work reflects the role of a school in a small town, celebrating the people, their shared history and improving life chances in every home they serve.

They believe scholarship is empowering. They promote a love of subject as a pathway to greater knowledge, understanding and enrichment, and to promote the broadest range of opportunities.

The school believe it is critical that their students are confident, competent readers. They value their students’ reading, vocabulary and fluency in both speech and the written word, to give them confidence in the world.

Find out more at www.waylandacademy.org

 

City of Norwich School

Known locally as CNS, the City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, is a secondary school and Sixth Form on Eton 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 is very proud of its cultural heritage and it remains loyal to its historic roots whilst continually regenerating and redefining itself to meet the needs of all members of its school community.

 

 The school motto “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.  Students benefit from a number of unique opportunities such as the school’s partnership with the London Guildhall School for Music and Drama and the Norfolk Music Hub. CNS also offers a comprehensive range of co-curricular activities to run alongside the school curriculum including the Youth STEMM Award programme and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, offering Bronze, Silver and Gold.  The next open evening is Thursday 30th September 2021 from 5.30pm.

For more info www.cns-school.org/open

 

 

Norwich High School for Girls

 

At Norwich High School they believe in having a culture that respects, nurtures, challenges and empowers girls. This is about ensuring academic excellence for all, underpinned by a pastoral programme that supports the development of positive wellbeing. The school has always been proactive in preparing students to be resilient in times of difficulty and when the pandemic hit, promptly adapted this broad ranging offer of support to be delivered virtually.

In April, the school won the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year at the TES Independent School Awards. Lead judge Durell Barnes commented:

“We were very impressed by the way in which peer support was embedded in and central to the pastoral life of the school, providing growth opportunities both for those seeking support and those reaching out to them.”

The school’s well established Big Sister programme of peer support moved online and allowed younger girls to be supported by Sixth Former mentors via video call. In addition, Headucate mental health ambassadors and a buddy system for the Lower School ensure the availability of a range of peers for students to speak to when they encounter problems.

Head Alison Sefton said: “This award is testament to the commitment of the pastoral staff to adapt and refine our programme and to support the girls in finding new ways of engaging with their wellbeing.”

Whether it be for revision tips, online quizzes or just someone to talk to, the teams involved work tirelessly to provide the support that students need.

Find out more at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

 

Norwich School

Join Norwich School for their Open Day on Saturday 18th September from 9.30am.

Their Open Day aims to give a good understanding of how the school works and an idea of the diverse range of academic and co-curricular opportunities that they offer, as well as give a glimpse of the distinctive qualities and special atmosphere that make this a wonderful school.

The school encourage you to explore the historic grounds through their tours, to watch some activities and to talk to members of the school community who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Norwich School is an award-winning independent school for boys and girls aged 4-18 years. Set in the Cathedral Close, the school’s special character nurtures confidence, self-expression, warm and lasting relationships and a deep appreciation of learning.

If you are interested in joining the school at Reception (aged 4 years), they are holding a Reception Open Day from 9.30 -11.00am on Friday 17th September for children and their parents. Contact the Lower School for further information on 01603 728485.

The school look forward to welcoming you to Cathedral Close. Register now at www.norwich-school.org.uk/openday

 

Wymondham High Academy

As one of the highest performing schools in Norfolk, Wymondham High have a great deal to be proud of. With 1700 young people in their community they have a huge amount to offer from the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze to Gold), a wide variety of music groups, sports clubs (some of our children represent Great Britain in their chosen sports) to evening events. They are a popular academy and their students travel to them from Wymondham’s surrounding towns and villages and further afield.

Their academic curriculum is varied, and students have the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects throughout their time with them, all of which are available in their post 16 community. The school’s thriving Sixth Form has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted, and the majority of their young people continue their educational journey with us from Year 7 to Year 13. They are a fully inclusive school and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of their students. The reward for students’ hard work and impeccable behaviour will be an exciting, enriching learning environment and high levels of achievement.

The wellbeing of their students is paramount, and all of their young people can benefit from a dedicated, highly skilled Wellbeing and Inclusion Team.

For more information call 01953 602078, email office@wh-at.net or see their website www.wymondhamhigh.co.uk