Admissions

How To Apply

At City Academy Norwich we are committed to ensuring success for all our students, whatever their ability.

We liaise closely with primary schools to ensure students who are joining us are placed appropriately for their individual development.

Admissions to City Academy Norwich are handled by Norfolk County Council.

You can view the CAN Admission Policies HERE

You will be contacted directly by Norfolk County Council and asked to complete a Common Application Form where you outline your school preference. Norfolk County Council will then inform you which school your child has been allocated to.

Visit Norfolk County Council School Admissions

Secondary school admissions timetable 2026/27

Round opens: 11 September 2026

Round closes: 31 October 2026

Offer day: 2 March 2027

Appeal closing date: 27 March 2027

Mini admission round opens to consider changes: 1 April 2027

Appeal hearings: May/June 2027

Norfolk County Council School Admission Appeals

CAN Admissions Policy 2026-2027

CAN Admissions Policy 2027 2028

In-Year admissions

Applications for any year group should also be made through Norfolk County Council.

If you would like to visit our school, please contact us on:

01603 452628 or email: office@canorwich.org