Eaton Hall Specialist Academy, Norwich
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is a special school for boys aged 5 to 16 in Norwich, part of Broad Horizons Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy in detail
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Eaton Hall Specialist Academy caters for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. This means that our pupils may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which may present in many ways. These include becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as displaying challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy. We are a unique setting where our students receive the support they need to thrive academically and grow personally. I am proud to lead a committed staff team that works closely with our students so that they can feel real success in education."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy are The Clare School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); The Parkside School, Norwich (1 mile, Outstanding); Harford Manor School, Norwich (1.2 miles, Good); and Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk (1.3 miles, Good, selective).
The Clare SchoolThe Parkside School, NorwichHarford Manor School, NorwichRed Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
The trust
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is one of 18 schools run by Broad Horizons Education Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
81.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy has an education, health and care plan (52 of 53 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hurd Road (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 116 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eaton Hall Specialist Academy issued 8 suspensions, 14.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
81.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 14% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Before and after school care
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Norfolk
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
53 pupils
54 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norwich
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,559
Applications
8,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
52
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
53
Total Pupils
53
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
2.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,129
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
27.4%
Overall absence
51.3%
Persistent absence
39
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
What are SATs results like at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
Of the pupils at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy has around 53 pupils on roll. 81% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Eaton Hall Specialist Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
27.4% of sessions were missed at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy in 2024/25. 51.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Eaton Hall Specialist Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Eaton Hall Specialist Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is at Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)