The Clare School

About The Clare School

The Clare School is a foundation special school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 128 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. 39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

128 / 120 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU

Phone

01603454199

Headteacher

Rebecca Wicks

Website

www.clareschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Trust Norfolk-SEN

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Clare School?

The Clare School is a foundation special school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does The Clare School have?

The Clare School has 128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Clare School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is The Clare School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Clare School is part of Trust Norfolk-SEN.

Where is The Clare School?

The Clare School is located at South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU.