Little Melton Primary School
School Lane, Little Melton, Norwich, NR9 3ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Melton Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 8th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2024, report published 19 March 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 14 February 2024
Everyone is part of the team at Little Melton. Pupils help each other in the classroom and at playtime. Pupils behave well because they know it is the right thing to do. They want to do their best for their friends and their teachers. As a result, every day is a productive and happy one at the school. Pupils' understanding flourishes because the curriculum is detailed, interesting and taught well. Teachers aptly show pupils how to write about what they have learned. Pupils read widely. Carefully planned curriculum days show pupils how they can apply their knowledge in fun ways. Pupils achieve well. They leave school eager for more knowledge and looking forward to the future. An extensive extra-curricular offer shows pupils how the world works and to what they can aspire. This has been put together by dedicated adults. It harnesses multiple opportunities in the community. For example, a chance to meet medical students at the local hospital. Visitors from all walks of life share their knowledge and expertise. A rota of clubs gives pupils a range of opportunities to try their hands at different kinds of sport, music and art.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
119 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Little Melton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| The Bawburgh School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Hethersett VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Cringleford Prep | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Pritchard
- Phone
- 01603811446
- Address
- School Lane, Little Melton, Norwich, NR9 3AD
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 120827
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.