193
Pupils · 2024/25
3%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 07/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorfolk
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Sidestrand Hall School · All-through · Norfolk
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
193
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
3%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Cromer Road, Sidestrand, Cromer, NR27 0NH
Local authority
Norfolk
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 193 | 7.0 | 100% | 3% | 49% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 192 | 7.2 | 100% | 3% | 51% | 9% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 194 | 7.0 | 100% | 3% | 49% | 11% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 191 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 50% | 12% | 48% |
| 2020/21 | 184 | 8.1 | 100% | 2% | 44% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 179 | 8.7 | 100% | 2% | 49% | 9% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 172 | 7.3 | 100% | 2% | 52% | 8% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 158 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 55% | 8% | 20% |
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