Harford Manor School, Norwich is a foundation special school in Norwich, Norfolk, for children and young people aged 4 to 19. It supports speech and language, autism, SEMH and 3 other needs.
- Ages 4–19
- 110 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 110 (places for 98)
- Headteacher
- Mr Colin Wheelhouse (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Free school meals
- 52.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Norfolk
- School reference (URN)
- 121264
Needs it supports
7 needs: speech and language, autism and 5 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Norfolk (30)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Norfolk (19)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Norfolk (22)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Norfolk (12)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Norfolk (10)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Norfolk (21)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
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.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Wherry School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Lakenham Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich
How do I get a place at Harford Manor School, Norwich?
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 Harford Manor School, Norwich. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Harford Manor School, Norwich support?
Speech, language and communication, autism, social, emotional and mental health, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Harford Manor School, Norwich take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Harford Manor School, Norwich’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Harford Manor School, Norwich?
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LN, in Norfolk.
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