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Harford Manor School, Norwich Catchment Area

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

Harford Manor School, Norwich is a foundation special not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 98 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

106

Pupils

98

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Harford Manor School, Norwich Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich?

The catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich 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.

The catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 98 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich 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.

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Harford Manor School, Norwich: at or above its 98 place limit

Harford Manor School, Norwich has a published admission number of 98 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 98 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. 55.2% of pupils at Harford Manor School, Norwich 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 →

Harford Manor School, Norwich: School Information

Full address
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LN
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Foundation special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
55.2% of pupils
DfE URN
121264

Other Not applicable Schools in Norwich

If Harford Manor School, Norwich 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich 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: Harford Manor School, Norwich

What is the catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich?

The catchment area for Harford Manor School, Norwich 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich oversubscribed?

Yes, Harford Manor School, Norwich currently has 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 98 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Harford Manor School, Norwich?

Admission to Harford Manor School, Norwich 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich cover?

Harford Manor School, Norwich is a not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harford Manor School, Norwich?

Harford Manor School, Norwich was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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