The Free School Norwich

About The Free School Norwich

The Free School Norwich is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 185 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

185 / 196 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Kings House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3NX

Phone

01603761044

Principal

Darren Webster

Website

www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Free School Norwich?

The Free School Norwich is a free school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Free School Norwich have?

The Free School Norwich has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

46% of pupils at The Free School Norwich met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Free School Norwich part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Free School Norwich is part of THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH.

Where is The Free School Norwich?

The Free School Norwich is located at Kings House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3NX.