Is City of Norwich School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are City of Norwich School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at City of Norwich School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (England: 46.2). 53.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at City of Norwich School?

Applications for Year 7 places at City of Norwich School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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City of Norwich School

Officially City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP

Local ranking23rd of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1755

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 53.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 67.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 246

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 48.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 30.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

186

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 33.5
16-18 Cohort: 390

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1708
Boys: 831 (49%)
Girls: 854 (51%)
Capacity: 1755 (96% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 28.5%
EAL: 15.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 103.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,022/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 75.4%
White Other: 8.1%
Black African: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Asian Indian: 1.1%

75.4%

White British

8.1%

White Other

2.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01603274000

office@cns-school.org

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Eaton Road

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141269
UKPRN: 10047138
Establishment No.: 4065
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

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