The Lighthouse

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 17
Ofsted: Good

Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5ESOpen in maps

The Lighthouse is a special school in Norwich for ages 11 to 17. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 18 December 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

11 pupils on roll, with places for 12

Special educational needs support9.1%

9.1%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan90.9%

90.9%, 84.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Lighthouse

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Bridge Easton0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard0% met the expected standard
Banks House School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Future Education4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 0.8
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy5 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
The Clare School5 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 17
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Principal Keith Whitelam
Phone
01603577364
Website
thelighthouseeducation.co.uk
Address
Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5ES
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
149909

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.