Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
93%
Capacity
187
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 202 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Waterfield, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 49 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (64 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School include Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Arden Grove, Norwich, Broadland, NR6 6QA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Waterfield |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.8% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 202 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
64 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
94
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arden Grove, Norwich
Broadland, NR6 6QA
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