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.

Norfolk has 344 primary schools, of which 34 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 267 rated Good — 88% of primary schools in Norfolk are rated Good or Outstanding overall. West Earlham Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Norfolk follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

344
Total schools
34
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
56.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Chapel Break Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
7. Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary
 Good 88 View school
8. Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. All Saints Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
10. Blenheim Park Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. Surlingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Stradbroke Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. White Woman Lane Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
14. Wymondham College Prep School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
15. Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Mile Cross Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
18. Ormiston Herman Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Stalham Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Lingwood Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 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 34 (10%) 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 West Earlham Infant and 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?
10% of primary schools in Norfolk are rated Outstanding and 78% 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.