Use our free interactive tool to check whether any Norwich property falls within primary or secondary school catchment zones. Norwich's popular schools in areas like Eaton, Thorpe St Andrew, and Hellesdon are in high demand.
Free interactive map β enter any Norwich postcode or address and see exactly which school catchment circles it falls within.
Schools in Eaton, Thorpe St Andrew, and Hellesdon are among the most sought-after in Norwich. Check your catchment position before making any property decision.
Norfolk County Council runs admissions for community schools across Norwich and the county. Most use straight-line distance as the tiebreaker for oversubscribed schools.
Norwich also has academies and faith schools with their own admissions criteria. Always check the individual school's policy alongside our distance tool.
Norfolk County Council publishes annual admissions data on their website. Search 'Norfolk school admissions statistics' for furthest distance offered figures.
Click "Open Free Tool" above. No registration needed. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.
Click "Add School" and search by school name or postcode. The tool locates it on the interactive map automatically.
Add the radius from the school's admissions data. You can enter distances in metres for precision.
Use "Check Address" to test any Norwich address. It will show you exactly how far inside or outside the catchment that property sits.
Our tool works for schools across Norwich and surrounding areas:
Our tool calculates straight-line distance to the metre, matching the method used by Norfolk County Council for oversubscribed schools.
See how Norwich school catchments have changed year on year before purchasing near a popular school.
Plot up to 5 Norwich schools simultaneously to compare catchment zones.
Generate a shareable link for your estate agent or solicitor before exchange.
Norfolk County Council uses oversubscription criteria. After looked-after children and EHCPs, community schools typically allocate by straight-line distance.
Schools in Eaton and Thorpe St Andrew tend to be most oversubscribed. Properties in these areas command premiums as a result.
Yes β our tool works for any UK school by postcode or name, covering Wymondham, King's Lynn, and all Norfolk schools.
Visit the Norfolk County Council website and search 'school admissions statistics' for the latest furthest distance offered figures.
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