Norwich Steiner School, Norwich
Norwich Steiner School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Norwich Steiner School in detail
Norwich Steiner School in its own words
In its own words: "A rich and valid alternative to mainstream education, respectful of individual difference, which nurtures free and creative thinking, within the framework of an established and accredited qualification pathway. Reflect our Steiner heritage, our cultural context, and the world we strive to create as a result of the education the pupils receive."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Norfolk
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Norwich Steiner School are Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School (0.6 miles), Norwich School (0.9 miles), Norwich High School for Girls GDST (1 mile) and Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited (1.5 miles).
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory SchoolNorwich SchoolNorwich High School for Girls GDSTNotre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Who goes there
In 2026, 35 pupils (38%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cricket Ground Road (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 634 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
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 Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Norwich Steiner School
Discover what comes next! Wednesday 7 October 2026
28 Sep 2026
Summer Fair
14 May 2024
Norwich Steiner School maintains ‘ GOOD’ Ofsted record!
7 Mar 2024
Video link to talk - Curriculum through Lower School
7 Mar 2024
Administrative Officer - Vacancy
12 Feb 2024
Languages Plus - new vacancy
12 Feb 2024
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Norwich Steiner School.
- Premier Free School Holiday Club840m away · Not yet graded
- Set Your Sights840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 25 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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
63%
Available places
92 pupils
146 places
54 spare places
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
40.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
42
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Norwich Steiner School
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Questions parents ask about Norwich Steiner School
What is Norwich Steiner School's Ofsted rating?
Norwich Steiner School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does Norwich Steiner School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Norwich Steiner School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Norwich Steiner School?
Norwich Steiner School has around 92 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Norwich Steiner School?
Norwich Steiner 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.
Does Norwich Steiner School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Norwich Steiner School: Premier Free School Holiday Club (840m away, registered, not yet graded) and Set Your Sights (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Norwich Steiner School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 25 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Norwich Steiner School?
Norwich Steiner School is at Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)