14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2LR
10 simple reasons to choose Town Close School
Independent prep school and nursery in Norwich.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Town Close School fees range from £3,996 (Rec) to £4,673 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Town Close School
Schoolsmith Score®; 84.
One of the best independent prep schools in Norwich and one of the 4 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.
On average, 17.8 pupils per class and 11.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Town Close School pupils typically rank in the top 5% of UK schools by academic achievement. Pupils go on to one of 15 day and boarding schools though Norwich High School and Norwich School are the most popular. 40% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for dance and music throughout, for sport from Year 2, for computing, languages, DT and art from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 5.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in hockey.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 5 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 15% of prep schools.
Find another school near Town Close School
Independent Prep Schools
Norwich High Prep School for Girls (0.3 miles); Norwich Lower School (1.3 miles); Norwich Steiner School, Lower School (1.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Trowse Primary School (2.1 miles); Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Primary School (6.3 miles); Buxton Primary School (9.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Norwich High School for Girls GDST (0.3 miles); Norwich School (1.3 miles); Norwich Steiner School (1.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Notre Dame High School, Norwich (0.9 miles); Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School (1 mile); Hellesdon High School (3.7 miles).