Schools in Norwich: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
321 registered schools in Norwich, East of England. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
321
Schools total
273 primary · 46 secondary
57%
Good or Outstanding
182 of 321
33
Rated Outstanding
149
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Norwich
273 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | NR14 7NH | Outstanding |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | NR6 6QA | Outstanding |
| Banham Primary School | NR16 2EX | Outstanding |
| Blofield Primary School | NR13 4PL | Outstanding |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | NR18 0QW | Outstanding |
| Caister Infant With Nursery School | NR30 5ET | Outstanding |
| Chapel Break Infant School | NR5 9LU | Outstanding |
| Coltishall Primary School | NR12 7HA | Outstanding |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School | NR4 7JR | Outstanding |
| East Ruston Infant School & Nursery | NR12 9JD | Outstanding |
| Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | NR16 1LT | Outstanding |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | NR8 6PJ | Outstanding |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | NR7 9UE | Outstanding |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | NR6 6LT | Outstanding |
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School | NR9 3GN | Outstanding |
| Langham Village School | NR25 7DG | Outstanding |
| Little Melton Primary School | NR9 3AD | Outstanding |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | NR3 4RS | Outstanding |
| North Walsham Infant School | NR28 9HG | Outstanding |
| Ravensmere Infant School | NR34 9UL | Outstanding |
| Recreation Road Infant School | NR2 3PA | Outstanding |
| Sheringham Community Primary School | NR26 8UH | Outstanding |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton | NR9 5AD | Outstanding |
| Stoke Holy Cross Primary School | NR14 8LY | Outstanding |
| Toftwood Infant School | NR19 1LS | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Norwich
46 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Aylsham High School | NR11 6AN | Outstanding |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | NR1 3PB | Outstanding |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | NR5 0PX | Outstanding |
| Reepham High School and College | NR10 4JT | Outstanding |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | NR7 0XS | Outstanding |
| Wymondham College | NR18 9SZ | Outstanding |
| Alderman Peel High School | NR23 1RB | Good |
| Beccles High School | NR34 7BQ | Good |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics | NR32 4PZ | Good |
| Broadland High Ormiston Academy | NR12 8QN | Good |
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy | NR31 6TA | Good |
| Cromer Academy | NR27 0EX | Good |
| Dereham Neatherd High School | NR20 3AX | Good |
| Framingham Earl High School | NR14 7QP | Good |
| Hellesdon High School | NR6 5SB | Good |
| Hewett Academy | NR1 2PL | Good |
| Hobart High School | NR14 6JU | Good |
| Jane Austen College | NR3 1DD | Good |
| Long Stratton High School | NR15 2XR | Good |
| Lynn Grove Academy | NR31 8AP | Good |
| Northgate High School | NR19 2EU | Good |
| Sheringham High School | NR26 8ND | Good |
| Sir John Leman High School | NR34 9PG | Good |
| Stalham High School | NR12 9DG | Good |
| Taverham High School | NR8 6HP | Good |
Check schools near a specific Norwich address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Norwich: FAQ
How many schools are there in Norwich?
There are 321 registered schools in Norwich on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 273 primary, 46 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 57% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Norwich?
33 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Norwich, and 149 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Norwich postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Norwich postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Norwich affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.