What did Ofsted judge Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Notre Dame High School, Norwich?

Notre Dame High School, Norwich has 1,613 pupils on roll.

What ages does Notre Dame High School, Norwich take?

Notre Dame High School, Norwich admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Notre Dame High School, Norwich located?

Notre Dame High School, Norwich is located in Norwich, NR1 3PB, Norfolk.

How do I apply to Notre Dame High School, Norwich?

Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Notre Dame High School, Norwich have a religious character?

Yes — Notre Dame High School, Norwich has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?

When Notre Dame High School, Norwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic LAC / previously LAC — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children; 2. Baptised Catholic children of staff — Baptised Catholic children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage; 3. Baptised Catholic, named schools — Baptised Catholic children who are in named schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Swaffham), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Costessey), St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Beccles, Suffolk), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Bungay, Suffolk), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Norwich), St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (Gorleston), and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Lowestoft, Suffolk), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the 11 categories: (i) a sibling attending the school at the time of enrolment (including sixth form) moves the application to the top of that category; (ii) after that, priority is decided by random allocation, carried out independently by the Local Authority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at Notre Dame High School, Norwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Notre Dame High School, Norwich

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic LAC / previously LAC — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children.
2Baptised Catholic children of staff — Baptised Catholic children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
3Baptised Catholic, named schools — Baptised Catholic children who are in named schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Swaffham), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Costessey), St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Beccles, Suffolk), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Bungay, Suffolk), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Norwich), St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (Gorleston), and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Lowestoft, Suffolk).
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children.
5Other LAC / previously LAC — Other looked after and previously looked after children (not Catholic).
6Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
7Children of staff (any faith) — Children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Non-Catholic, named schools — Children who are not Catholic but who are on roll at the named schools listed under criterion 3.
9Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
10Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
11Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Within each of the 11 categories: (i) a sibling attending the school at the time of enrolment (including sixth form) moves the application to the top of that category; (ii) after that, priority is decided by random allocation, carried out independently by the Local Authority.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted, ahead of the numbered criteria. Twins and all siblings from multiple births are admitted to Year 7 where one of the children is the last child ranked within the PAN. Applicants who are not Catholic may still apply and be admitted under this policy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Notre Dame High School, Norwich: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich has 1,613 pupils on roll.
What ages does Notre Dame High School, Norwich take?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Notre Dame High School, Norwich located?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich is located in Norwich, NR1 3PB, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Notre Dame High School, Norwich have a religious character?: Yes — Notre Dame High School, Norwich has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: When Notre Dame High School, Norwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic LAC / previously LAC — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children; 2. Baptised Catholic children of staff — Baptised Catholic children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage; 3. Baptised Catholic, named schools — Baptised Catholic children who are in named schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Swaffham), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Costessey), St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Beccles, Suffolk), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Bungay, Suffolk), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Norwich), St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (Gorleston), and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Lowestoft, Suffolk), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the 11 categories: (i) a sibling attending the school at the time of enrolment (including sixth form) moves the application to the top of that category; (ii) after that, priority is decided by random allocation, carried out independently by the Local Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at Notre Dame High School, Norwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Notre Dame High School, Norwich

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic LAC / previously LAC — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children.
2Baptised Catholic children of staff — Baptised Catholic children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
3Baptised Catholic, named schools — Baptised Catholic children who are in named schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Swaffham), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Costessey), St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Beccles, Suffolk), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Bungay, Suffolk), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Norwich), St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (Gorleston), and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Lowestoft, Suffolk).
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children.
5Other LAC / previously LAC — Other looked after and previously looked after children (not Catholic).
6Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
7Children of staff (any faith) — Children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Non-Catholic, named schools — Children who are not Catholic but who are on roll at the named schools listed under criterion 3.
9Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
10Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
11Any other children — Any other children.

Notre Dame High School, Norwich: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Notre Dame High School, Norwich's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich has 1,613 pupils on roll.
What ages does Notre Dame High School, Norwich take?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Notre Dame High School, Norwich located?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich is located in Norwich, NR1 3PB, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: Notre Dame High School, Norwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Notre Dame High School, Norwich have a religious character?: Yes — Notre Dame High School, Norwich has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: When Notre Dame High School, Norwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic LAC / previously LAC — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children; 2. Baptised Catholic children of staff — Baptised Catholic children of staff who have been employed by the school for at least two years or are in a position where there is a demonstrable skills shortage; 3. Baptised Catholic, named schools — Baptised Catholic children who are in named schools: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Swaffham), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Costessey), St Benet's Catholic Primary School (Beccles, Suffolk), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Bungay, Suffolk), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Norwich), St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School (Gorleston), and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Lowestoft, Suffolk), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the 11 categories: (i) a sibling attending the school at the time of enrolment (including sixth form) moves the application to the top of that category; (ii) after that, priority is decided by random allocation, carried out independently by the Local Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Notre Dame High School, Norwich?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at Notre Dame High School, Norwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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