The Stables Independent School, Norwich
The Stables Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 14 in Norwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Stables Independent School in detail
The Stables Independent School in its own words
In its own words: "The Stables Independent School opened in September 2018 to provide education for children aged 6 to 14. Our school received two judgments of Good and two of Outstanding from Ofsted in May 2024 . Our educational model is grounded in the National Curriculum and tailored to each child’s individual learning level and needs."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include athletics, swimming, cooking and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Stables Independent School has an education, health and care plan (20 of 20 in 2026).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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
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 April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from The Stables Independent School
CareStart SBCH Fellowship
23 Jul 2026
SBCH Leaders Forum
23 Jul 2026
Kijana Kwanza
23 Jul 2026
Clover Childcare Services Acquisition
9 Mar 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
91%
Near capacity
20 pupils
22 places
2 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Stables Independent 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
20
Total Pupils
18
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Stables Independent School
What is The Stables Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The Stables Independent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
Does The Stables Independent School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2024, The Stables Independent School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Stables Independent School?
The Stables Independent School has around 20 pupils on roll.
Does The Stables Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
The Stables Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Stables Independent School?
The Stables Independent 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 The Stables Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Stables Independent School?
The Stables Independent School is at The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9EU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)