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.

How many schools?
344
Open primary schools in Norfolk
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
291 Good or better
of 335 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Blenheim Park Academy currently leads
Methodology

Norfolk has 344 open primary schools. Of the 335 with a published Ofsted inspection, 34 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Blenheim Park Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Norfolk follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Blenheim Park Academy
Primary
 Good 93 View school
2. Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
3. Lyng Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 89 View school
4. All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. Langham Village School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. Wreningham VC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
10. The Bawburgh School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. Hickling CofE Infants Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
13. Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Rocklands Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. Chapel Break Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
16. Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. All Saints Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
18. Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Colman Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
20. Bressingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Norfolk

Best primary schools in NorfolkTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in NorfolkTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in NorfolkPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in NorfolkYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Norfolk?
There are 344 open primary schools in Norfolk (closed schools are excluded). 34 of the 335 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Norfolk?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Norfolk is Blenheim Park Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Norfolk?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Norfolk?
Primary and secondary applications in Norfolk are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Norfolk council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.