School profile

The Lighthouse

Other independent special school · Norwich, NR9 5ES

Good

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Schools
Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

The Lighthouse Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages11 to 17
Pupils11
GenderMixed
Head teacherPrincipal Keith Whitelam
Local authorityNorfolk
Opened12 Jul 2023
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 149909.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils11
Girls2
Boys9
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.1
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.10

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Lighthouse
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary Academy, EastonAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimaryQueen's Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Lighthouse

What is The Lighthouse's Ofsted rating?

The Lighthouse is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 12 Nov 2024.

How many pupils attend The Lighthouse?

The Lighthouse has 11 pupils aged 11 to 17.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.