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OpenURN 134978

Avocet House

Other independent special school · Heckingham · NR14 6QP

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Age range

Ages 8–18

Pupils

8

Local authority

Norfolk

Age range

Ages 8–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingBoarding school
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 8–18, in Heckingham, Norfolk, 8 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school, selective admissions.

Open schools in Heckingham
1
Academies among open schools in Heckingham
0% (0)
Open schools in NR14
15
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HeckinghamNear NR14

Overview

School type
Other independent special school
Age range
8–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
134978

Location

Address
The Old Vicarage, School Lane
Postcode
NR14 6QP
Town
Heckingham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
South Norfolk
Constituency
South Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
8
Boys / girls
7 / 1
School capacity
10
Capacity fill
8 / 10 (80%)
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
Boarding school
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alan Waldron
Telephone
01508549320
Website
https://www.specialisteducation.co.uk/our-childrens-homes-schools/avocet-house/

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