Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Eastfield, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 15 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils love their school. They proudly tell visitors how they learn well, play fairly and behave respectfully. This is because teachers have the highest expectations of pupils behaviour and learning. Pupils are safe because their teachers care passionately about their well-being and always act in pupils' best interests. Pupils bring an infectious enthusiasm to their learning. Children from nursery age are ready to learn. Pupils listen carefully and are keen to answer questions. They like to discuss what they are learning. They take turns and help each other to learn better. Pupils know it is important to treat others with kindness. They read books about people from different cultures and backgrounds. This helps pupils to understand how diverse the world is. They also learn how people overcome great challenges in life. This encourages them to 'be brave and try hard'. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to learn new important life skills. They sing, play games, compete, perform and lead others. Pupils learn to become responsible citizens. They represent their friends' views on the school council. They raise money for charity and collect food for those in need. They visit and help older members of the community. As a result, they develop empathy and find out about how life used to be in the past.

Pupil numbers and mix

205 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals3.4%

3.4%, 23.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.8%

8.8%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Taverham VC CE Junior School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Drayton CofE Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Drayton Community Infant School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Westall
Address
Eastfield, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6PJ
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
145629

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.