Kingsbrook School, Norfolk
Kingsbrook School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Norfolk. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kingsbrook School in detail
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kingsbrook School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (83%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Kingsbrook School has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kingsbrook School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Strong, respectful relationships are the cornerstone to pupils' success in school. Many join having had a difficult time with education in the past. Adults raise pupils' expectations of what they can achieve. Whilst their journey through school is not without the odd bump, the road ahead is much smoother. Pupils develop high aspirations for who they can be, and what they can achieve in the months and years to come. They have a clear view of what their futures may hold.
Pupils have positive attitudes to their time in school. They work hard to learn, gaining qualifications to set them up for later life. They love sharing their successes, whether it be a well-iced cupcake or high-quality writing. These successes build self-esteem. On the rare occasions a pupil becomes frustrated or downhearted, adults quickly step in to provide well-judged support. Pupils feel safe to be themselves in this school. Difference is accepted and celebrated.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's curriculum ensures pupils learn the important knowledge they will need to ready them for their futures. Many pupils who join the school have been out of education for some time, so have some catching up to do. Because the school has a very accurate understanding of each pupils' needs, the curriculum is suited to each individual. Teachers present information clearly. They help pupils understand small parts of knowledge in a sensible order. In English, for example, pupils explore a range of rich vocabulary to describe Frankenstein's monster. They use what they have learned to write good quality descriptive paragraphs, bringing together their growing knowledge of language.
Over time, pupils see the benefit of reading, both for learning and for pleasure. Whilst current pupils are confident and accurate readers, the school has a well-designed programme to help those pupils who find reading tricky who may join the school in the future.
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Keep up with Kingsbrook School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
100%
Full
16 pupils
16 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Norfolk
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Norfolk
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
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Kingsbrook School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
7
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kingsbrook School
Questions parents ask about Kingsbrook School
What is Kingsbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsbrook School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024.
Does Kingsbrook School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2024, Kingsbrook School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Kingsbrook School?
Kingsbrook School has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does Kingsbrook School have specialist SEN provision?
Kingsbrook School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Kingsbrook School?
Kingsbrook School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Kingsbrook School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingsbrook School?
Kingsbrook School is at Kingsbrook School, Pittocks Lane, Southburgh, Norfolk, IP25 7TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)