Best Primary Schools in Norfolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 342 schools across Norfolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Norfolk has 342 open primary schools. Of the 333 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, West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 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.

342
Total schools
34
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
56.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

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 342 open primary schools in Norfolk (closed schools are excluded). 34 of the 333 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 West Earlham Infant and Nursery School. 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.