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OpenURN 144769

The Wherry School

Free schools special · Norwich · NR1 2GB

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Age range

Ages 4–19

Pupils

134

Local authority

Norfolk

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • 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 free schools special, Ages 4–19, in Norwich, Norfolk, 134 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 30.8%.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR1
11
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 NorwichNear NR1

Overview

School type
Free schools special
Age range
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144769

Location

Address
280 Hall Road
Postcode
NR1 2GB
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk

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: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
134
Boys / girls
94 / 40
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
134 / 100 (134%)
Free school meals
30.8%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST
Academy trust
THE WHERRY SCHOOL TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01603629440
Website
www.thewherryschool.co.uk

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