Schools in Norwich
Moving to Norwich? These are the schools closest to the centre of Norwich, Norfolk — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Norwich City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Golden Triangle, Eaton and Thorpe Hamlet.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Norwich centre
- 0.2 mi
Jane Austen College
Secondary · NR3 1DD
- 0.4 mi
The Free School Norwich
Primary · NR1 3NX
- 0.4 mi
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary · NR1 1DJ
- 0.5 mi
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · NR2 2SY
- 0.5 mi
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Secondary · NR1 3PB
- 0.6 mi
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Primary · NR3 1NG
- 0.9 mi
Angel Road Junior School
Primary · NR3 3HR
- 0.9 mi
George White Junior School
Primary · NR3 4RG
- 0.9 mi
Angel Road Infant School
Primary · NR3 3HR
- 0.9 mi
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Primary · NR3 4RS
- 0.9 mi
Avenue Junior School
Primary · NR2 3HP
- 1.0 mi
Nelson Infant School
Primary · NR2 4EH
These are the schools nearest the centre of Norwich. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Norwich postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Norwich. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Norwich?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Norwich?
- You apply through Norwich City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.