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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1708 pupils, and a capacity of 1755 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,708

Pupils

1,755

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy — School Information

Full address
Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141269

Other Secondary Schools in Norwich

If City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy oversubscribed?

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1755 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy?

Admission to City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy cover?

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy?

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.