Norwich School
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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Norwich Steiner School is a private secondary-stage school in Norwich, Norfolk, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Norwich Steiner School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Steiner-Waldorf education shapes the whole journey at Norwich Steiner School, from imaginative play in Kindergarten to specialist study in the Upper School. Stories, craft, baking and outdoor activity sit beside a gradual introduction to literacy and numeracy, while the Lower School balances academic learning with artistic, practical and physical work.
The setting is a Victorian building in roughly three acres, organised through Kindergarten, Lower School and Upper School. From age 14, pupils study English and humanities, mathematics and science alongside arts and crafts, movement, music, drama and a second language. Safety, curiosity and recognition of individual development remain part of the educational purpose as formal study becomes more demanding.
The Upper School opened in 2012 and offers a three-year route to the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education, a Level 3 qualification based on the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Students choose specialist subjects and complete a Class 12 project, creating a substantial piece of independent work within the final stage of the journey.
Admissions begin with contact and a visit, followed by a free-trial stage where appropriate. Introductory mornings allow prospective pupils to see classes in action. Norwich Steiner is a mixed, non-boarding all-through setting for ages 3 to 19, with the Upper School providing a distinctive alternative route through the later years.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- School Administrator
- Co Headteacher Sarah/Rob Co-Heads: Brocklehurst/Brown
- Pupil roll
- 92 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk
- Postcode
- NR1 2HW
- Area
- Norfolk
School leadership
- School Administrator
- Co Headteacher Sarah/Rob Co-Heads: Brocklehurst/Brown
School contact
- School phone
- 01603611175
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01603611175
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 28 November 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Early years provision
- 2
- Sixth form provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-11-28. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Norwich Steiner School handle admissions?
Norwich Steiner School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Norwich Steiner School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Norwich Steiner School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Norwich Steiner School?
Norwich Steiner School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 28 November 2023.