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Showing 1-9 of 26 schools

  • The Open Academy
  • Sprowston Community Academy
  • Ormiston Victory Academy
  • University Technical College Norfolk
  • Taverham High School
  • Jane Austen College
  • Hellesdon High School
  • Reepham High School and College
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
  • Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
  • Langley School, Norwich
  • Notre Dame High School, Norwich
  • Norwich School
  • Gresham's School
  • Norwich High School for Girls GDST
  • Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
  • Red Balloon - Norwich
  • Acorn Park School
  • City Academy Norwich
  • The Wherry School
Norwich schools collage

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Norwich Area

Norwich sixth form schools see 15% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally, with 82% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding. While Norwich High School for Girls GDST, Gresham's School, and Norwich School are top-ranked independent options, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form leads among state sixth forms with Outstanding Ofsted ratings and strong university preparation pathways. With 26 sixth form providers serving Norwich, students across the Golden Triangle, Eaton, Thorpe Hamlet, and the city centre have access to diverse academic pathways. The city's proximity to the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts enriches the educational environment for aspiring undergraduates. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Norwich
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Norwich15%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Norwich39%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Norwich#1362
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Norwich82%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Norwich
15%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Norwich
39%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Norwich
#1362vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Norwich
82%vsEngland
90%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#16NORWICH
#2,543England

The Open Academy

Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
578 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School100 offers / 240 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15NORWICH
#2,500England

Sprowston Community Academy

Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8NE
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,655 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School301 offers / 493 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14NORWICH
#2,240England

Ormiston Victory Academy

Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0PX
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,414 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School285 offers / 402 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13NORWICH
#1,785England

University Technical College Norfolk

Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
434 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12NORWICH
#1,692England

Taverham High School

Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HP
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,256 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School210 offers / 419 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11NORWICH
#1,507England

Jane Austen College

46-48 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DD
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,062 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 528 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10NORWICH
#1,361England

Hellesdon High School

187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5SB
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,581 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School223 offers / 344 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9NORWICH
#1,246England

Reepham High School and College

Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norwich, NR10 4JT
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,060 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School152 offers / 265 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7NORWICH
#1,199England

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,735 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School242 offers / 518 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Norwich

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Neighbourhoods in Norwich

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13University Technical College NorfolkStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
University Technical College Norfolk

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Ormiston Victory AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ormiston Victory Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Parkside School, NorwichStateNot Applicable7-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Parkside School, Norwich

State • Not Applicable • 7-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Bridge EastonStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
The Bridge Easton

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7City of Norwich School, An Ormiston AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ACity Academy NorwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AThe Clare SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
City Academy Norwich

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
The Clare School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Hellesdon High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/ARed Balloon - NorwichIndependentNot Applicable11-17 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Hellesdon High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Red Balloon - Norwich

Independent • Not Applicable • 11-17 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Gresham's SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Gresham's School

Independent • All-through • 2-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHarford Manor School, NorwichStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Harford Manor School, Norwich

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Langley School, NorwichIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Langley School, Norwich

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Wherry SchoolStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Wherry School

State • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Norwich High School for Girls GDSTIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Norwich High School for Girls GDST

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Jane Austen CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#5Notre Dame High School, NorwichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#4Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free SchoolStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ANorwich Steiner SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Jane Austen College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Notre Dame High School, Norwich

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Norwich Steiner School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHall SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Hall School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Reepham High School and CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Reepham High School and College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16The Open AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#15Sprowston Community AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Open Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Sprowston Community Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Taverham High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Taverham High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Norwich SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Norwich School

Independent • All-through • 4-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth FormStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AAcorn Park SchoolIndependentNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Acorn Park School

Independent • Not Applicable • 4-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

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