Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
URN: 121237 • Norwich NR2 2LR
Overview
- Name
- Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
- URN
- 121237
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Tiley-Nunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603620180
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 14 Ipswich Road, Norwich NR2 2LR
Summary
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is an independent day school located in Norwich, Norfolk, catering to children aged 3 to 13. With a current enrolment of 431 pupils and a capacity of 556, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where each child is recognised as an individual. The ethos of the school emphasises the importance of cherishing childhood, celebrating milestones, and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
The curriculum at Town Close is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities, encouraging pupils to engage in various activities both inside and outside the classroom. This approach aims to challenge students appropriately while helping them develop their unique strengths and interests. The school’s beautiful 15-acre wooded site provides ample space for exploration and growth.
Town Close is committed to preparing its students for future academic success, with many pupils transitioning to leading senior schools and achieving scholarships in diverse subjects. The supportive community and dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child thrives during their formative years.
The curriculum at Town Close is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities, encouraging pupils to engage in various activities both inside and outside the classroom. This approach aims to challenge students appropriately while helping them develop their unique strengths and interests. The school’s beautiful 15-acre wooded site provides ample space for exploration and growth.
Town Close is committed to preparing its students for future academic success, with many pupils transitioning to leading senior schools and achieving scholarships in diverse subjects. The supportive community and dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child thrives during their formative years.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Clare School (66.1)
- The Parkside School, Norwich (63.1)
- The Wherry School (58.4)
- Acorn Park School (56.4)
- All Saints School (55.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 431 | 241 | 190 | 556 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 454 | 255 | 199 | 556 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 450 | 250 | 200 | 556 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 450 | 250 | 200 | 556 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 463 | 255 | 208 | 556 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 457 | 254 | 203 | 556 | 0.00 |
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