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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Catchment Area

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

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a academy converter secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1834 pupils, and a capacity of 1892 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,834

Pupils

1,892

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form — School Information

Full address
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0XS
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143278

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If Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Is Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is operating close to its capacity of 1892 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form?

Admission to Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 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 Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form cover?

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a secondary 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form?

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.