How many pupils does The Wherry School have?

The Wherry School has 130 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Wherry School's Ofsted rating?

The Wherry School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).

How does The Wherry School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Wherry School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 in 2025/26.

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

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

Is The Wherry School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Wherry School is part of THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST.

Where is The Wherry School?

The Wherry School is located at 280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB.

The Wherry School

280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB

Good

Inspected 7 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

22.1

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

130

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About The Wherry School

The Wherry School is a free school special in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 130 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 130 / 100 (130%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

30.6%

Free school meals

5.2%

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

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.7%

Overall absence

27.5%

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.

25.84

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24

5.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

32.51

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£51,172

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,347 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.49

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.

£31,123

Spend per pupil

£31,938

Income per pupil

51%

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: 280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB
Phone: 01603629440
Head Teacher: Rachel Quick
Website: www.thewherryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Wherry School?: The Wherry School is a free school special in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does The Wherry School have?: The Wherry School has 130 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Wherry School's Ofsted rating?: The Wherry School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).
How does The Wherry School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Wherry School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 in 2025/26.
How does The Wherry School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Wherry School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Wherry School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Wherry School is part of THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST.
Where is The Wherry School?: The Wherry School is located at 280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB.