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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Catchment Area

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

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 54 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-16

Age range

56

Pupils

54

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?

The catchment area for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Eaton Hall Specialist 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 56 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 54 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Norfolk publishes the 2027 Eaton Hall Specialist Academy numbers →

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.

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy: at or above its 54 place limit

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy has a published admission number of 54 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 54 places. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 82.1% of pupils at Eaton Hall Specialist Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Norwich.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy: School Information

Full address
Pettus Road, Norwich, NR4 7BU
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
82.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139099

Other Not applicable Schools in Norwich

If Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Eaton Hall Specialist Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eaton Hall Specialist Academy

What is the catchment area for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?

The catchment area for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eaton Hall Specialist Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Eaton Hall Specialist Academy currently has 56 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 54 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?

Admission to Eaton Hall Specialist 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 Eaton Hall Specialist Academy cover?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy is a not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eaton Hall Specialist Academy?

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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