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Schools in Norfolk

  • 420State-funded schools
  • 345Primary
  • 53Secondary
  • 16Special
  • East of EnglandRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
94%
11 pts above England (84%)
8,625 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
7,482 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.6
0.6 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
58of 420 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Norfolk
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
11 pts above England (84%)

8,625 applicants · 1.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 84%
  2. 2025 93%; England 84%
  3. 2024 93%; England 83%
  4. 2023 92%; England 83%
  5. 2022 94%; England 83%
  6. 2021 91%; England 81%
  7. 2020 92%; England 82%
  8. 2019 91%; England 81%
  9. 2018 92%; England 82%
  10. 2017 95%; England 83%
  11. 2016 95%; England 84%
  12. 2015 95%; England 84%
  13. 2014 96%; England 85%
  • Norfolk
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20268,62594.1%98.2%1.7%
Sep 20258,63693.3%98.1%1.8%
Sep 20248,91592.7%97.4%2.6%
Sep 20239,18191.7%96.5%3.5%
Sep 20229,13293.7%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20218,80591.2%96.9%3.1%
Sep 20208,71192.2%97.5%2.5%
Sep 20198,97290.7%96.4%3.6%
Sep 20188,68392.3%97.5%2.5%
Sep 20178,23395.0%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20168,01894.8%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20157,92395.3%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20147,54896.4%99.1%0.9%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

7,482 applicants · 1.3% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 95%; England 93%
  4. 2023 95%; England 92%
  5. 2022 96%; England 92%
  6. 2021 94%; England 92%
  7. 2020 94%; England 90%
  8. 2019 93%; England 91%
  9. 2018 95%; England 91%
  10. 2017 93%; England 90%
  11. 2016 92%; England 88%
  12. 2015 91%; England 88%
  13. 2014 93%; England 88%
  • Norfolk
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20267,48294.4%98.5%1.3%
Sep 20257,69195.8%98.9%1.1%
Sep 20247,69494.9%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20238,04795.1%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20228,31695.5%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20218,58594.2%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20208,91193.7%98.1%1.9%
Sep 20198,99293.0%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20188,93694.7%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20179,31093.0%97.6%2.3%
Sep 20169,53491.9%97.1%2.9%
Sep 20159,31791.4%96.5%3.5%
Sep 20149,06993.5%97.5%2.5%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 58 schools of 420 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (40)
  • Post-16 provision (5)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 268 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding23
  • Good229
  • Requires improvement14
  • Inadequate2

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 83 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education66512–
Behaviour and attitudes17633–
Personal development2261––
Leadership and management11657–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 11.

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Secondary schools in Norfolk

53 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Wymondham College Outstanding2023 3.3 applications per place 56.7 10%
Hewett Academy Good2023 2.8 applications per place 46.1 33%
Jane Austen College Outstanding2024 2.8 applications per place 52.2 28%
Ormiston Venture Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place 45.7 40%
Notre Dame High School, Norwich Faith Good2024 2.8 applications per place 57.0 14%
The Open Academy Faith Good2023 2.6 applications per place 33.1 40%
King's Lynn Academy 2026 2.1 applications per place 41.0 32%
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 2026 2.1 applications per place 49.2 28%
Hethersett Academy Remains Outstanding2022 2.0 applications per place 55.5 14%
Broadland High Ormiston Academy Remains Good2022 2.0 applications per place 49.3 21%
Sewell Park Academy 2026 2.0 applications per place 37.6 44%
Wymondham High Academy Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place 52.9 19%
Springwood High School Remains Good2022 2.0 applications per place 46.2 18%
King Edward VII Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9 applications per place 41.1 27%
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9small intake applications per place 45.9 24%
Lynn Grove Academy Faith Good2023 1.8 applications per place 41.8 34%
Old Buckenham High School Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 45.2 26%
Taverham High School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 46.4 15%
Acle Academy 2026 1.8 applications per place 44.5 28%
Marshland High School Remains Good2024 1.8 applications per place 43.3 28%
Litcham School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 44.1 20%
Aylsham High School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place 48.6 20%
Reepham High School and College Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 49.2 22%
Flegg High Ormiston Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 45.7 26%
Attleborough Academy 2026 1.7 applications per place 42.8 21%
Northgate High School Good2023 1.6 applications per place 40.6 28%
Caister Academy Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 47.9 39%
Dereham Neatherd High School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 43.1 22%
Hellesdon High School Requires improvement2023 1.6 applications per place 42.0 27%
Sprowston Community Academy 2026 1.6 applications per place 45.8 22%
St Clement's High School Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 43.6 28%
Framingham Earl High School Remains Good2022 1.6 applications per place 47.3 15%
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 36.8 45%
Alderman Peel High School Good2022 1.5 applications per place 39.6 26%
City Academy Norwich Requires improvement2024 1.5 applications per place 36.2 57%
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 47.9 17%
Cromer Academy Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 47.7 26%
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Faith Remains Good2024 1.4 applications per place 41.8 56%
Hobart High School Good2023 1.4 applications per place 46.3 25%
Ormiston Victory Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.4 applications per place 42.6 27%
Sheringham High School Good2023 1.4 applications per place 44.6 26%
Long Stratton High School 2026 1.4 applications per place 48.5 20%
Iceni Secondary Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.4 applications per place 37.3 23%
North Walsham High School Good2023 1.4 applications per place 44.1 33%
Stalham High School Good2024 1.3 applications per place 40.5 37%
Downham Market Academy Good2022 1.3 applications per place 42.5 27%
Smithdon High School Good2023 1.3 applications per place 41.3 27%
Diss High School Remains Good2024 1.2 applications per place 43.0 25%
Wayland Academy Good2023 1.2 applications per place 50.2 28%
Fakenham Academy Standards maintained2024 1.2 applications per place 41.4 26%
The Nicholas Hamond Academy 2026 1.2 applications per place 43.7 29%
The Thetford Academy Standards maintained2025 1.1 applications per place 44.9 32%
University Technical College Norfolk Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 50.4 27%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Norfolk

345 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy Faith 2026 6.3small intake applications per place 57% 21%
The Free School Norwich Graded · no overall grade2025 5.1 applications per place 46% 18%
Walsingham CE VA Primary School Faith 2026 5.0small intake applications per place – 63%
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 4.5small intake applications per place 50% 24%
Browick Road Primary and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.5 applications per place 71% 17%
Little Melton Primary School Outstanding2024 4.5 applications per place 61% 13%
Hillside Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 4.2 applications per place 43% 12%
Aslacton Primary School Standards maintained2025 4.0small intake applications per place 67% 19%
Beeston Primary School Standards maintained2024 4.0small intake applications per place – 9%
Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy Faith Requires improvement2021 4.0small intake applications per place 50% 31%
Northrepps Primary School Some aspects not as strong2025 4.0small intake applications per place – 9%
Surlingham Primary School 2026 4.0small intake applications per place 89% 17%
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy Faith 2026 4.0small intake applications per place 76% 34%
The Bawburgh School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.8small intake applications per place 86% 10%
Rollesby Primary School Remains Good2024 3.7small intake applications per place 65% 14%
Kenninghall Primary School 2026 3.6small intake applications per place 63% 14%
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith Good2023 3.6small intake applications per place 76% 17%
Southtown Primary School 2026 3.6small intake applications per place 43% 45%
Great Ellingham Primary School Remains Good2023 3.4 applications per place 68% 10%
Stoke Holy Cross Primary School Remains Good2024 3.4 applications per place 52% 6%
Walpole Highway Primary School Good2022 3.4small intake applications per place 71% 33%
Colman Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.4 applications per place – 31%
Homefield VC CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.4 applications per place 55% 13%
Hockering Church of England Primary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.3small intake applications per place 67% 33%
Morley Church of England Primary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.3small intake applications per place 59% 18%

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

All 345 primary schools, by district:

Special schools and other provision

22 schools