North Walsham Infant School
Manor Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Walsham Infant School is a primary school in North Walsham for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
At North Walsham pupils are encouraged to dream big. The school starts to prepare them for their future lives as soon as they join Reception. Pupils are polite and friendly. Their relationships with each other and the adults are respectful. Pupils thrive in their calm classrooms and are enthusiastic about school life. They behave well and rise to the adults' high expectations. If any pupils struggle to manage their feelings and behaviour, staff act quickly to support them. This is an inclusive school where everyone is supported to learn and aim high, whatever their starting point. Pupils feel safe at school. They know they can share their worries with adults and trust them to sort out any problems that arise. Bullying rarely happens and the atmosphere inside school and on the playground is happy and positive. Pupils enjoy going on trips, such as a day at the beach or a visit to a nearby lifeboat museum. Many of them attend after-school clubs where they can learn new skills, from fencing to arts and crafts. The '50 things to do before you leave North Walsham' programme gives them a wide range of exciting experiences inside and outside the classroom.
What the school should improve
- The work pupils do is not always adapted to suit their different needs. This means some pupils are not able to fully access the intended learning outcomes. Leaders should support teachers to design thoughtfully adapted tasks and activities. All pupils will then have the chance to fulfil their potential and meet the aims and ambition of the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
151 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near North Walsham Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Millfield Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Worstead Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Swanton Abbott Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Antingham and Southrepps Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Read
- Phone
- 01692403013
- Address
- Manor Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HG
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 145442
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.