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School Catchment Checker Norwich 2025

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.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Check Your Norwich Catchment Now

Free interactive map β€” enter any Norwich postcode or address and see exactly which school catchment circles it falls within.

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60+ Norwich and Norfolk schools covered
3km+ Typical catchment radius in Norwich
15%+ Property premium in popular catchments
Free No registration required

⚠️ Popular Norwich Schools Are Oversubscribed

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.

How School Catchment Works in Norwich

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.

Where to Find Norwich School Catchment Distances

Norfolk County Council publishes annual admissions data on their website. Search 'Norfolk school admissions statistics' for furthest distance offered figures.

How to Check Norwich School Catchments

1
Open the free catchment tool

Click "Open Free Tool" above. No registration needed. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.

2
Add a Norwich school

Click "Add School" and search by school name or postcode. The tool locates it on the interactive map automatically.

3
Enter the catchment distance

Add the radius from the school's admissions data. You can enter distances in metres for precision.

4
Check any Norwich postcode

Use "Check Address" to test any Norwich address. It will show you exactly how far inside or outside the catchment that property sits.

Norwich Areas Covered

Our tool works for schools across Norwich and surrounding areas:

Eaton Thorpe St Andrew Hellesdon Sprowston Costessey Bowthorpe Heartsease Catton Wymondham Dereham Attleborough Fakenham King's Lynn Great Yarmouth

Key Features for Norwich Parents

πŸ“ Metre-level precision

Our tool calculates straight-line distance to the metre, matching the method used by Norfolk County Council for oversubscribed schools.

πŸ“… Track catchment trends

See how Norwich school catchments have changed year on year before purchasing near a popular school.

🏫 Compare multiple schools

Plot up to 5 Norwich schools simultaneously to compare catchment zones.

πŸ”— Share your analysis

Generate a shareable link for your estate agent or solicitor before exchange.

Norwich School Catchment FAQs

How does Norwich allocate school places?

Norfolk County Council uses oversubscription criteria. After looked-after children and EHCPs, community schools typically allocate by straight-line distance.

Which Norwich areas have the most popular schools?

Schools in Eaton and Thorpe St Andrew tend to be most oversubscribed. Properties in these areas command premiums as a result.

Does the tool cover Norfolk county schools?

Yes β€” our tool works for any UK school by postcode or name, covering Wymondham, King's Lynn, and all Norfolk schools.

Where can I find official Norfolk catchment data?

Visit the Norfolk County Council website and search 'school admissions statistics' for the latest furthest distance offered figures.

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