Jane Austen College Catchment Area
Jane Austen College is a free s secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1101 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,101
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Jane Austen College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Jane Austen College are allocated by Norfolk using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Jane Austen College — School Information
- Full address
- 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DD
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140815
Other Secondary Schools in Norwich
If Jane Austen College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aylsham High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR11 6AN
The Open Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR7 9DL
City Academy Norwich Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR4 7LP
Ormiston Victory Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR5 0PX
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR1 3PB
Hellesdon High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NR6 5SB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jane Austen College
Is Jane Austen College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Jane Austen College currently has 1101 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Jane Austen College? ▾
Admission to Jane Austen College 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 Jane Austen College cover? ▾
Jane Austen College is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Jane Austen College? ▾
Jane Austen College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.