How many pupils does Sidestrand Hall School have?

Sidestrand Hall School has 193 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sidestrand Hall School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Sidestrand Hall School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sidestrand Hall School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sidestrand Hall School is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN.

Where is Sidestrand Hall School?

Sidestrand Hall School is located at Cromer Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH.

Sidestrand Hall School

Cromer Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

7–19

Ages

193

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Sidestrand Hall School

Sidestrand Hall School is a foundation special school in Cromer, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 193 pupils on roll. It is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 193 / 199 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.3%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.7%

Overall absence

26.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

31.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

47.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£50,162

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,177 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,304

Spend per pupil

£27,191

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cromer Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH
Phone: 01263578144
Headteacher: Shelley Taylor
Website: www.sidestrandhall.norfolk.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Trust Norfolk-SEN

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sidestrand Hall School?: Sidestrand Hall School is a foundation special school in Cromer, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does Sidestrand Hall School have?: Sidestrand Hall School has 193 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sidestrand Hall School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Sidestrand Hall School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sidestrand Hall School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sidestrand Hall School is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN.
Where is Sidestrand Hall School?: Sidestrand Hall School is located at Cromer Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0NH.

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