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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Norwich, NR1 3PBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
+0.60
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
284 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#381 of 3,141 nationally

About Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Notre Dame High School in Norwich is a Roman Catholic secondary that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity with local families. The school has a capacity of 1,378 but currently houses 1,572 pupils, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. For the 2025/26 academic year, there were 586 total applications for just 204 places, with 284 of those coming as first preferences. That works out to nearly three applicants for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.4%, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a relatively mixed intake. The school is mixed gender and serves the 11-18 age range, with a dedicated sixth form on site. Its headteacher is Thomas Pinnington.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSurrey Street, Norwich, Norwich, NR1 3PB
HeadteacherThomas Pinnington
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils1,572
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity1,572 / 1,378 (114% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreSwimming PoolTennis CourtsArt StudiosSports HallScience LabsMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

BadmintonCricketRugbyHockeyMartial ArtsDanceRowingGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraNewspaperDebateGardeningDuke of EdinburghChoirBook ClubDramaEco ClubArt ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Notre Dame High School, Norwich has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.