Red Balloon - Norwich

URN: 135250 • Norwich NR3 2PW

Overview

Name
Red Balloon - Norwich
URN
135250
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Anderson (since 2025) , Coordinator
Telephone
01603622288
Website
Visit
Address
289 Drayton Road, Norwich NR3 2PW

Summary

Red Balloon Norwich is an independent school located in Norwich, Norfolk, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 37 students, with a capacity for 40. The centre focuses on re-engaging young people who have faced challenges in mainstream education, providing a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing. The school operates from Monday to Friday, offering both full-time and flexible attendance options tailored to individual needs.

The curriculum at Red Balloon Norwich is unique, blending academic subjects with vocational training and wellbeing support. Students can choose from a range of subjects, including construction, health and social care, and arts award, while also receiving therapeutic interventions to build confidence and address barriers to learning. The centre places significant emphasis on personal development, with 50% of the programme dedicated to wellbeing and therapy.

Community is integral to the Red Balloon experience, with a communal kitchen and dining area fostering interaction between staff and students. The centre aims to create a safe, non-judgmental space where learners can thrive, develop essential life skills, and prepare for adulthood.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
11 - 17
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
40
Pupils
37
Boys
11
Girls
26
FSM %
Open date
2007-04-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 37 11 26 40
2024-09-11 33 13 20 40
2023-09-11 27 9 18 40 0.00
2022-09-11 27 9 18 40 0.00
2021-09-11 30 13 17 40 0.00
2020-09-11 31 14 17 40 0.00

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