Norfolk has 39 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 10 were outstanding or exceptional and 92% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 30 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 10 outstanding or exceptional
- 26 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Park School | Outstanding | 5 Dec 2024 | NR16 |
| Banks House School | Outstanding | 20 Jun 2024 | NR5 |
| Bure Park Specialist Academy | Outstanding | 5 Mar 2026 | NR30 |
| John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea | Outstanding | 1 Nov 2017 | NR30 |
| Sheringham Woodfields School | Outstanding | 23 Jan 2019 | NR26 |
| Sidestrand Hall School | Outstanding | 21 Feb 2017 | NR27 |
| Sidestrand Hall School | Outstanding | 11 Feb 2026 | NR27 |
| The Clare School | Outstanding | 26 Apr 2016 | NR4 |
| The Parkside School, Norwich | Outstanding | 10 Oct 2012 | NR2 |
| Turnstone House School | Outstanding | 7 Nov 2024 | NR35 |
| All Saints School | Strong | 2 Jun 2026 | NR12 |
| Aurora White House School | Good | 26 Jun 2025 | NR16 |
| Avocet House | Good | 7 Nov 2024 | NR14 |
| Bure Park Specialist Academy | Good | 30 Nov 2023 | NR30 |
| Chapel Green School | Good | 2 Nov 2017 | NR17 |
| Churchill Park Complex Needs School | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | PE30 |
| Community-Ed Academy | Good | 21 Jun 2024 | NR31 |
| Compass Community School Eld Park | Good | 6 Jun 2024 | IP24 |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy | Good | 8 Jun 2023 | NR4 |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy | Good | 9 Oct 2025 | NR4 |
| Fred Nicholson School | Good | 16 Jan 2017 | PE37 |
| Hall School | Good | 30 Oct 2018 | NR6 |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich | Good | 7 Jun 2023 | NR2 |
| Kingsbrook School | Good | 10 Oct 2024 | IP25 |
| Novaturient School | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | NR30 |
| Orchard Manor School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | PE34 |
| Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School | Good | 5 Jun 2025 | NR21 |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk | Good | 16 Jan 2025 | NR2 |
| Sheridan House School | Good | 23 May 2024 | IP26 |
| St Andrew's School | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | NR11 |
| The Bridge Easton | Expected | 24 Mar 2026 | NR9 |
| The Damara School | Good | 25 Sept 2025 | IP24 |
| The Lighthouse | Good | 21 Nov 2024 | NR9 |
| The Stables Independent School | Good | 2 May 2024 | NR12 |
| The Wherry School | Expected | 14 Apr 2026 | NR1 |
| Westfield House School | Good | 2 Nov 2023 | PE34 |
| Aurora Eccles School | RI to be good | 28 Sept 2016 | NR16 |
| Duke of Lancaster School | Needs attention | 6 May 2026 | NR21 |
| Future Education | Requires improvement | 9 Jun 2022 | NR5 |