The Free School Norwich
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR1 3NX · Norfolk
#1501 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#12453 of 15,697 nationally
About The Free School Norwich
The Free School Norwich is a academy primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 28.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1501st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (57th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (13th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 91.8%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; The Free School Norwich ranks 125th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)46%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Free School Norwich by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 46%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Free School Norwich
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,613 students · 211 m away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
399 students · 494 m away
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
635 students · 545 m away
Charles Darwin Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
465 students · 782 m away
Norwich Steiner School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
92 students · 820 m away
Norwich School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,112 students · 835 m away
Lakenham Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students · 939 m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
428 students · 961 m away
Jane Austen College
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,085 students · 969 m away
Hewett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
543 students · 1.2 km away
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Perryfields Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Free School Norwich a good school?
The Free School Norwich has a Success Index (England) of 28.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1501 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
The Free School Norwich ranks #1501 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #12453 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Free School Norwich?
The Free School Norwich had 180 students in 2025.
Is The Free School Norwich a primary school or a secondary school?
The Free School Norwich is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Free School Norwich?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Free School Norwich; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.