Norwich Steiner School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hospital Lane Norwich Norfolk NR1 2HW |
| Phone | 01603611175 |
| Reference Number | 129511 |
Norwich Steiner School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard across all areas evaluated during the inspection. The school showcases a positive and respectful community environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The Steiner Waldorf curriculum is effectively implemented, promoting creativity and independence, which helps pupils progress confidently through their educational journey, especially into the sixth form where they are well-prepared for future opportunities. However, there are some concerns related to the adaptation of lessons for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which could hinder their learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.26%
Girls: 54.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has a positive and respectful community.
- Pupils benefit from a well-designed Steiner Waldorf curriculum.
- Students in sixth form are confident and articulate.
- A well-considered PSHE curriculum is implemented.
- Strong relationships fostered between staff and pupils.
- The school communicates effectively with parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Information regarding some pupils' needs is not detailed enough.
- Staff occasionally struggle to adapt lessons for pupils with SEND.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 16 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 14 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 31 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 13 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 31 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 31 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 31 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 31 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 31 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 18 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 22 | 9 |
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