The Lighthouse, Norwich
The Lighthouse is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Lighthouse in detail
The Lighthouse in its own words
In its own words: "The Lighthouse school, a subsidiary of Trinity Solutions (East Anglia) Ltd, a trauma-informed and attachment-based independent school which provides a nurturing environment where students can flourish."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Lighthouse are The Bridge Easton (0.5 miles); Banks House School (3.5 miles, Outstanding); Future Education (3.9 miles); and Eaton Hall Specialist Academy (5 miles, Good).
The Bridge EastonBanks House SchoolFuture EducationEaton Hall Specialist Academy
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Lighthouse (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (9.1%) received SEN support and 10 (90.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Lighthouse.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marlingford Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other crime. 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 Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Lighthouse specializes in turning around the lives of pupils who have experienced very disrupted education. Through expert care and high-quality teaching, pupils quickly re-engage with learning, develop strong friendships, and gain hope for their future. The school's calm, supportive environment helps even the most vulnerable pupils thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional transformation of pupils' self-esteem, resilience and re-engagement with learning
- Strong, respectful relationships between staff and pupils that overcome barriers to learning
- Outstanding behaviour management with clear boundaries and compassionate support
- Excellent personal development programme that builds character and emotional resilience
- High-quality tailored pastoral care that meets individual needs
Areas for Improvement
- Clearer links to prior knowledge needed in some subjects to help pupils make connections across learning
- Work set for some pupils does not always maximize learning opportunities, potentially delaying access to higher qualifications
- Staff need enhanced pedagogical knowledge to accelerate pupil progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular checks on health and safety procedures, a secure building, and staff trained to discuss sensitive issues to protect pupils from harm.
Extracurricular Activities
Sailing, climbing, team activities, community volunteering at dementia café, visits to busy environments like tube trains and theatres
The Lighthouse is a specialist independent school for pupils aged 11-17 with complex trauma and attachment difficulties. It has been rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and personal development.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with The Lighthouse
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 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
92%
Near capacity
11 pupils
12 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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Lighthouse 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
11
Total Pupils
9
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Lighthouse
Questions parents ask about The Lighthouse
What is The Lighthouse's Ofsted rating?
The Lighthouse was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
Does The Lighthouse meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2024, The Lighthouse met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse has around 11 pupils on roll.
Does The Lighthouse have specialist SEN provision?
The Lighthouse is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse 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 The Lighthouse?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 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 The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse is at Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)