Norfolk House School
Birmingham, West Midlands · B15 3PS
Pupils
142
Day fees
Not published
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Norfolk House School is a small, nurturing independent day prep in Edgbaston, Birmingham, serving ages 3–11. The school emphasises emotional development alongside academic ambition, with a well-resourced early years setting and a balanced curriculum combining explicit teaching with purposeful play. Recent ISI inspection (June 2025) highlighted strong pastoral care, confident and resilient children, and a wide-ranging co-curricular programme.
- →Small, intimate setting (142 pupils) enabling individualised pastoral care and close monitoring of each child's emotional and academic progress
- →Strong early years provision with explicit teaching and play-based learning in a well-resourced environment
- →Academically ambitious yet supportive culture; school actively checks teaching quality and ensures pupils achieve their best
- →Well-resourced co-curricular programme with competitive sports fixtures and matches against other schools
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a smaller, nurturing environment with close pastoral oversight; children entering at ages 3–4 and progressing through to year 6 transition to secondary; those seeking a balance between academic rigour and emotional development.
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Contact & visit
4 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham, West Midlands
B15 3PS
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Norfolk House School?
Norfolk House School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Norfolk House School a boarding school?
Norfolk House School is a day school in Birmingham and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, emotionally intelligent pastoral care aligned with ISI praise
✓Small size allows individualised attention and close relationships with staff
✓Well-resourced early years with emphasis on confidence and resilience
✓Academically ambitious without excessive pressure; high expectations met through quality teaching
✓Good balance between academic rigour and co-curricular breadth
Common concerns
!School is day-only with no boarding option, limiting flexibility for working parents
!Not yet ISI-inspected at time of website excerpt (though June 2025 inspection now complete); new school in local context may have limited track record
!Relatively small pupil cohort (142 total) may limit breadth of friendship groups and specialist facilities compared to larger preps
!Limited transparency on annual fees on website may deter cost-conscious families