Harford Manor School, Norwich, Norwich
Harford Manor School, Norwich is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Norwich, part of Trust Norfolk-SEN. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Harford Manor School, Norwich in detail
Harford Manor School, Norwich in its own words
In its own words: "Our School provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the five elements essential to positive well-being; being mindful and reflective, being active, giving back to others, being interested, learning new skills and connecting with the local and the wider community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Situated in the historic city of Norwich, Harford Manor School is incredibly fortunate to be located in such a beautiful county. The rich natural landscapes, peaceful countryside, and unique local resources of Norfolk provide an exceptional backdrop for our school, offering our pupils inspiring environments and wonderful opportunities to extend their learning and experiences beyond the classroom."
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 Harford Manor School, Norwich are The Wherry School (0.3 miles, Good); The Clare School (1 mile, Outstanding); The Parkside School, Norwich (1.2 miles, Outstanding); and Eaton Hall Specialist Academy (1.2 miles, Good).
The Wherry SchoolThe Clare SchoolThe Parkside School, NorwichEaton Hall Specialist Academy
The trust
Harford Manor School, Norwich is one of 6 schools run by Trust Norfolk-SEN, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Harford Manor School, Norwich has an education, health and care plan (110 of 110 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Harford Manor School, Norwich provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dentist Surgery (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harford Manor School, Norwich stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 223 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Harford Manor School, Norwich recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Other, Speech and language, Autism +4
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Harford Manor School, Norwich
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
7 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
112%
Over capacity
110 pupils
98 places
12 pupils over capacity
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
110
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Harford Manor School, Norwich provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
82
Boys
28
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,769
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.5%
Overall absence
25.6%
Persistent absence
86
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
Harford Manor School, Norwich
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Questions parents ask about Harford Manor School, Norwich
What are SATs results like at Harford Manor School, Norwich?
Of the pupils at Harford Manor School, Norwich who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Harford Manor School, Norwich's Ofsted rating?
Harford Manor School, Norwich was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich?
No fixed boundary. When Harford Manor School, Norwich is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Harford Manor School, Norwich?
Harford Manor School, Norwich has around 110 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Harford Manor School, Norwich have specialist SEN provision?
Harford Manor School, Norwich provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Harford Manor School, Norwich?
8.5% of sessions were missed at Harford Manor School, Norwich in 2024/25. 25.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Harford Manor School, Norwich?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Harford Manor School, Norwich 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.
How many road collisions happen near Harford Manor School, Norwich?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 7 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich?
Harford Manor School, Norwich is at 43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)