Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hall School is a special school in Norwich for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2014, report published 26 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils are safe and happy at Hall school. They are exceptionally well cared for. All the staff have a profound understanding of pupils' unique and individual needs. Pupils achieve well in every aspect of their learning and development because staff have high expectations of what each pupil can achieve. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils recognise when they need calming activities to regulate their behaviour. Pupils concentrate because teachers make learning interesting. There is rarely any disruption to pupils' learning so pupils have every chance to be successful. Pupils like and trust their teachers. Pupils value how they are taught to communicate, learn and gain independence. Positive relationships are nurtured from the moment they enter the school. Pupils receive excellent support, in a wide range of contexts. This develops their confidence and resilience, so they can work independently with peers. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of visits outside the school. For younger pupils, these are mainly within the local community. Older pupils and sixth-form students use public transport with help from staff. Pupils learn to cope with visitors to their school and classrooms. They are not distracted by the presence of 'community workers they don't know'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Hall School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Parkside School, Norwich | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Future Education | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 0.8 |
| Banks House School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Clare School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Ridgeway
- Phone
- 01603466467
- Address
- St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7AD
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121257
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.