Best Primary Schools in Norfolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 344 schools across Norfolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

344

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

56.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥈	Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
4.	Langham Village School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
5.	Wreningham VC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
6.	Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
7.	Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
8.	White Woman Lane Junior School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
9.	Trowse Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	The Bawburgh School Primary	Good	75	View school
11.	Rocklands Community Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
12.	Blenheim Park Academy Primary	Requires Improvement	75	View school
13.	Cringleford CE VA Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
14.	Stalham Academy Primary	Good	75	View school
15.	Worstead Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
16.	St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
17.	Charles Darwin Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
18.	Bressingham Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
19.	Lingwood Primary Academy Primary	Good	73	View school
20.	Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Good	73	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Norfolk?

There are 344 primary schools in Norfolk, of which 41 (12%) 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 St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy. 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?

12% of primary schools in Norfolk are rated Outstanding and 69% 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.