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A charming school with fairytale grounds and a joie de vivre we wish we could bottle. Ideal for children wanting to give everything a go – possibly one to think twice about for more reserved children. Academic but fun – kind and encouraging too.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 419 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £15,270 - £17,853 pa
- Local authority
- Norfolk County Council
Headteacher
Headmaster
Nick Tiley-Nunn
Since September 2024, Nick Tiley-Nunn, previously head of Ashford Prep and before that, head of the prep and nursery at Norwich High School for Girls. He has also worked as SENCo, assistant head and deputy head at other independent schools. A primary
Entrance
Very gently selective via informal assessments. ‘There is no pass mark,’ says the head. Tinies spend a ‘relaxed hour’ at the school, then from year 1 this increases to half a day including being observed as part of a class. For entry into years 2 and
- Open days
- Open Morning at the beginning of May
Exit
Recent years have seen more leavers sticking to their East Anglian roots. Norwich School most popular, then Norwich High School for Girls. Boarders mostly to Gresham’s and Framlingham. Langley School, Culford, Wymondham College, Wymondham High,
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils in years 6 to 8 are allowed to bring personal mobile phones to school. Pupils in year 5 and under are not permitted to bring mobile phones into school unless permission is sought from the head. If a pupil in year 6 to 8 brings a phone to school, they must bring it to the front office where it will be securely stored for the duration of the school day. Pupils are not usually permitted to use personal mobile phones on school premises. Pupils must seek the permission of a member of staff before using a mobile phone on school premises, at an activity or on a trip. This includes taking photographs and making recordings.
Pupils
Money matters
Means-tested bursaries available. Sibling discount for third child. No fee reduction for scholarships.
- Fee information
- £15,270 - £17,853 pa
Our view
Sandwiched between the Newmarket and Ipswich roads in a highly desirable residential area of Norwich, the school is based in a Georgian house with extensive grounds where we saw the children careering around in trainers (or wellies if it's ‘mushy’).
The last word
A charming school with fairytale grounds and a joie de vivre we wish we could bottle. Ideal for children wanting to give everything a go – possibly one to think twice about for more reserved children. Academic but fun – kind and encouraging too.
