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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk Catchment Area

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

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is an other independent special not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 20 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

20

Pupils

20

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Norfolk may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 20 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 20 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 Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk numbers →

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk: at or above its 20 place limit

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk has a published admission number of 20 places. 20 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 20 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.

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 →

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk: School Information

Full address
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3DF
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
150112

Other Not applicable Schools in Norwich

If Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 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 Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 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: Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk oversubscribed?

Yes, Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk currently has 20 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 20 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk?

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Norfolk publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk cover?

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is a not applicable 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.

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