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North Walsham Infant School

Academy converter · North Walsham · NR28 9HG

Ages 4–7 · 151 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.0%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
118

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

42

Places offered

45

1st-preference offers

42

Total preferences (any rank)
56
Preferred offers (top 3)
43
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill56%

151 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
151
Boys / girls
64 / 87
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
151 / 270 (56%)
Free school meals
21.9%
FSM pupils
33
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Joanna Read

Location

Address
Manor Road
Postcode
NR28 9HG
Town
North Walsham
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
North Norfolk
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in North Walsham, Norfolk, 151 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 21.9%.

Open schools in North Walsham
6
Primary schools in North Walsham
4
Academies among open schools in North Walsham
67% (4)
Open schools in NR28
6
Primary in NR28
4
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in North WalshamNear NR28

  • North Walsham Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 9HG · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM38.3%

    0.0 miles away

  • Millfield Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Walsham · NR28 0ES · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM27.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joanna Read
Telephone
01692403013
Website
www.nwjun-infsfed.com

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