Harford Manor School, Norwich
URN: 121264 • Norwich NR2 2LN
Overview
- Name
- Harford Manor School, Norwich
- URN
- 121264
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cheryl Frost-Cordy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603451809
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 43 Ipswich Road, Norwich NR2 2LN
Summary
Harford Manor School is a Foundation special school located in Norwich, catering to 106 mixed-gender pupils with complex needs. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and independence. With a dedicated staff team, Harford Manor focuses on creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
The school offers a structured curriculum that includes a Primary Department divided into five classes, each designed to address specific barriers to learning. Emphasising play-based and sensory learning, the classes support pupils in building confidence and social interaction skills. The school’s ethos is closely aligned with British Values, promoting well-being and community engagement.
Harford Manor School is committed to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can find further information through the school's website.
The school offers a structured curriculum that includes a Primary Department divided into five classes, each designed to address specific barriers to learning. Emphasising play-based and sensory learning, the classes support pupils in building confidence and social interaction skills. The school’s ethos is closely aligned with British Values, promoting well-being and community engagement.
Harford Manor School is committed to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can find further information through the school's website.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND Report and Local Offer (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Symbol Calendar (calendar)
- Our School Admissions (other)
- GDPR Policies and Information (other)
- NCC Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Policies (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Trust Norfolk-SEN
- Capacity
- 98
- Pupils
- 106
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- 55.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 106 | 81 | 25 | 98 | 55.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 78 | 22 | 98 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 78 | 21 | 98 | 43.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 78 | 21 | 98 | 43.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 72 | 17 | 88 | 37.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 89 | 73 | 16 | 31.90 |
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