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Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW, Norfolk
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
37
Capacity
40
Ages
11–17
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a small student population of 37, this school offers a personalized learning environment, although GCSE attainment figures indicate challenges, with only 18% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The low entry rate for the EBacc suggests limited engagement in a broader curriculum. Parents should consider these performance metrics when evaluating the school's suitability for their child.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 16.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 18% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 9% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | No UK data |
Location
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52.64753, 1.27012 · NR3 2PW
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN135250
School typeOther independent school
Websiterbnorwich.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Red Balloon - Norwich rated by Ofsted?
Red Balloon - Norwich has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Red Balloon - Norwich a good school?
Red Balloon - Norwich scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Red Balloon - Norwich in GCSEs?
Red Balloon - Norwich achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.5. 18% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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