Welcome to Fred Nicholson School

As an experienced multi-skilled team we set high expectations to motivate and inspire our young people to be the best they can be through an exciting and innovative curriculum.  We encourage open communication and collaborative working with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for our young people. We value pupil voice and support our young people to be part of discussions about their learning, the school environment and their future.

In September 2023 we opened our Sixth Form for young people who may need a longer transition into post-16 provision. Here our young people are able to continue with their accreditations and experience community and employment-based learning opportunities to support their next steps.

Orchard is our specialist county provision within Fred Nicholson School for a small group of autistic individuals with learning difficulties and associated complex needs who have not yet been successful in other specialist or mainstream provisions. The work of Orchard is accredited by the National Autistic Society, we are proud to be the only school in Norfolk to achieve this level of specialism.

Enjoy looking through our virtual prospectus and school tour video and please contact us if you would like to know anything further about our school.

Heidi Philpott

Headteacher