Hall School

Hall School continues to maintain its good rating following an ungraded inspection. The evidence collected suggests that, should a graded inspection occur, the school might be rated as outstanding. The school excels in providing exceptional care and support to its students, who have severe and profound learning difficulties, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. The educational environment fosters happiness and safety, with an emphasis on individualized learning and exemplary behavior among pupils. Significant improvements have been made to the curriculum, which is tailored to meet the complex needs of students and supported by highly effective teaching strategies.

Strengths

• Pupils are exceptionally well cared for and feel safe.
• Staff demonstrate a profound understanding of pupils' individual needs.
• High expectations of pupils lead to effective learning outcomes.
• There is strong support for communication development among pupils.
• Teaching is described as highly effective, with well-crafted learning activities.
• The curriculum has clear and ambitious endpoints.
• The school provides excellent career advice and work experience opportunities for sixth-form students.
• Strong relationships are nurtured between pupils and staff.

In 2024–25 pupils at Hall School attended 92.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 26.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 2.0% of pupils at Hall School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hall School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 3.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Hall School had 97 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Hall School received £31,251 and spent £31,301 for each of its 97 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £309,000 (£3,181 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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All schools in Norwich · Norfolk local authority: places and applications

Hall School is part of Trust Norfolk-Sen, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:

• The Clare School Norwich
• Harford Manor School, Norwich Norwich
• Chapel Green School Old Buckenham
• Sidestrand Hall School Cromer
• Sheringham Woodfields School Sheringham

What is Hall School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hall School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hall School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Hall School have?

Hall School has 97 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hall School cover?

Hall School for pupils aged 3 to 19.

What are Hall School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hall School?

Hall School is at St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD.