Harford Manor School, Norwich

Harford Manor School has demonstrated overall good performance in its recent inspection. The school effectively caters to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing a supportive environment where positive relationships with adults are fostered. The quality of education is deemed good, with a personalized curriculum that helps pupils build strong foundations for their future. However, the school is navigating challenges related to staffing and governance changes, which have impacted the implementation and review of certain curriculum strands.

Strengths

• Pupils develop positive, trusting relationships with staff.
• The school provides a personalized curriculum that meets individual needs.
• High-quality pastoral care supports pupils' well-being.
• Pupils feel safe and are well-supported in managing their behaviour.
• Strong emphasis on communication strategies enhances learning for pupils.
• Opportunities for engagement with the local community are abundant.

Areas for Improvement

• Some curriculum strand leaders have not completed their review of teaching effectiveness.
• Inconsistent selection of resources and teaching approaches can hinder pupils' focus.

In 2024–25 pupils at Harford Manor School, Norwich attended 91.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.6% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Harford Manor School, Norwich 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich had 8.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.6% 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 Harford Manor School, Norwich had 110 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.

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 Harford Manor School, Norwich received £31,380 and spent £29,937 for each of its 110 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £462,000 (£4,219 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

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

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

What is Harford Manor School, Norwich's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Harford Manor School, Norwich is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

When was Harford Manor School, Norwich last inspected by Ofsted?

Harford Manor School, Norwich was last inspected in September 2023.

How many pupils does Harford Manor School, Norwich have?

Harford Manor School, Norwich has 110 pupils on roll.

What age range does Harford Manor School, Norwich cover?

Harford Manor School, Norwich for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Harford Manor School, Norwich's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Harford Manor School, Norwich?

Harford Manor School, Norwich is at 43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN.