UET Pathfinder Academy is an alternative provision academy in Norwich, Norfolk, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 284 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 284 (places for 350)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Ridley (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Unity Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2014
- Free school meals
- 71.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Norfolk
- School reference (URN)
- 140753
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Norfolk council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, July 2024
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in July 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Douglas Bader School, Filby Road, Norwich, NR10 5JW
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Millfield Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
- North Walsham High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.5 miles
- Firside Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 7.0 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 UET Pathfinder Academy
How do I get a place at UET Pathfinder Academy?
Places at UET Pathfinder Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Norfolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does UET Pathfinder Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is UET Pathfinder Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in July 2024 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 UET Pathfinder Academy?
Douglas Bader School, Filby Road, Norwich, NR10 5JW, in Norfolk.
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