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 2025/26
- Round opens: 11 September 2025
- Round closes: 31 October 2025
- Offer day: 2 March 2026
- Appeal closing date: 27 March 2026
- Mini admission round to consider changes: 1 April 2026
- Appeal hearings: May/June 2025
Waiting lists maintained to: 31 December 2026
Norfolk County Council School Admission Appeals
CAN Admissions Policy 2025-2026
CAN Admissions Policy 2026-2027
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