The Clare School
Foundation special school · Ages 3–19 · Norwich, Norfolk
The Clare School is a special school in Norwich, Norfolk for ages 3–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 15 January 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 131 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 15 January 2025
Strengths
- “The Clare School provides an exceptional environment for pupils.”
- “Warmth and happiness are in abundance, and pupils benefit enormously from the kind, compassionate and highly skilled staff.”
- “Nevertheless, whatever their ability, adults help them to achieve highly, doing what is right for each individual pupil.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 February 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for The Clare School
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Eaton Hall Specialist Academy 0.4 mi Good
- Norwich High School for Girls GDST 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Parkside School, Norwich 0.6 mi Standards maintained
- Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Harford Manor School, Norwich 1.0 mi Good
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Wherry School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade