All Saints School is an independent special school in Norwich, Norfolk, for children and young people aged 6 to 16.
- Ages 6–16
- 79 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 6 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 79 (places for 85)
- Headteacher
- Ms Samantha Dangerfield (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 23 June 1987
- Council
- Norfolk
- School reference (URN)
- 121250
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Norfolk council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Exceptional in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
School Road, Lessingham, Norwich, NR12 0DJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.9 miles
- The Stables Independent School Independent · Ages 6–14 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
- Stalham High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.3 miles
By need in Norfolk: Autism (31) · Moderate learning (23) · SEMH (22) · Speech and language (20) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (13) · PMLD (11) · Multi-sensory (11) · Vision (10) · Physical (10) · Dyslexia and SpLD (9)
Questions about All Saints School
How do I get a place at All Saints School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult All Saints School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does All Saints School take?
Aged 6 to 16, boys and girls.
What is All Saints School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is All Saints School?
School Road, Lessingham, Norwich, NR12 0DJ, in Norfolk.
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