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Norwich Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Norwich Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 321 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

321

Pupils

420

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Norwich Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Norwich Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Norwich Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, Norwich Primary 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.

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 →

Norwich Primary Academy: 420 places, 76% filled: places available

Norwich Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 321 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52% of pupils at Norwich Primary 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 →

Norwich Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Clarkson Road, Norwich, NR5 8ED
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
52% of pupils
DfE URN
139929

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Norwich Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Norwich Primary 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: Norwich Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Norwich Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Norwich Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Norwich Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Norwich Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 321 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Norwich Primary Academy?

Admission to Norwich Primary 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 Norwich Primary Academy cover?

Norwich Primary Academy is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Norwich Primary Academy?

Norwich Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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