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
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.
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.
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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 | 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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