The Free School Norwich
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Free School Norwich is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 51st of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 8 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
Pupils take pride in their school. They care about each other and appreciate the support they receive from staff. They trust staff to help them when they have worries or concerns. Pupils learn how to stay safe and look after their mental and physical health. Pupils show respect for one another and the adults in school. They speak enthusiastically about the subjects they study. The learning environment is calm, active and purposeful. Recent curriculum improvements help pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding. Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. A wide range of visits enrich pupils' learning. These experiences strengthen their ability to remember important knowledge. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles. They raise money and make meaningful changes to their school. They learn key values such as democracy, respect and tolerance. Children settle quickly in the early years because of high expectations and established routines. They take turns, share resources and collaborate. They applaud each other's achievements. The strong foundations built in the early years prepare children extremely well for learning in Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 196
Schools near The Free School Norwich
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Lakenham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Avenue Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE FREE SCHOOL NORWICH
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Darren Webster
- Phone
- 01603761044
- Address
- Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 136821
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.