The Free School Norwich, Norwich

In its own words: "We are committed to actively instilling British values within our school community, ensuring that our students leave school equipped for life in contemporary Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you and your child as part of The Free School Norwich community. At our single-form entry school, we prioritize creating a positive environment where every pupil can thrive and progress. We take pride in fostering a sense of empathy, kindness, and respect throughout our school."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at The Free School Norwich reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put The Free School Norwich as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Free School Norwich are Bignold Primary School and Nursery (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); Charles Darwin Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 90% maths); Lakenham Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 49% maths); and Avenue Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths).

The Free School Norwich's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Free School Norwich (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

40.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Norwich Rail Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

42 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Station (stand n), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 816 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.

In 2024/25, The Free School Norwich issued 24 suspensions, 13 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to The Free School Norwich are Notre Dame High School, Norwich (0.1 miles); Jane Austen College (0.6 miles); Hewett Academy (0.7 miles); and Visiting Teacher Service Central (1.1 miles).