Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Norfolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 463 schools across Norfolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

463

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

56.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Emneth Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Chapel Break Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Beeston Hall School Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
8.	Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited Not applicable	—	95	View school
9.	Sheringham Woodfields School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	The Clare School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
11.	The Parkside School, Norwich Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
12.	Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
13.	Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
14.	Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
15.	Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Primary	Good	88	View school
16.	Charles Darwin Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
17.	All Saints Academy Primary	Good	87	View school
18.	Blenheim Park Academy Primary	Good	85	View school
19.	Surlingham Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
20.	Hethersett Academy Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Norfolk?

There are 463 primary & secondary schools in Norfolk, of which 49 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Norfolk?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Norfolk is Emneth Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Norfolk?

Primary and secondary school applications in Norfolk are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Norfolk council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Norfolk?

11% of primary & secondary schools in Norfolk are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 73.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.