Cecil Gowing Infant School
About Cecil Gowing Infant School
Cecil Gowing Infant School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 132 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 64 families put it as their first preference, and 58 of them were offered a place — meaning nearly all first-preference applicants were successful, but competition remains strong. The school’s parentView data isn’t available in the current figures, but the sheer demand suggests a solid reputation among parents in the Broadland area. With a capacity of 180 and currently 162 pupils on roll, there is a little breathing room, but not much. The school also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for a single setting from age two through to seven, when children typically move on to junior school.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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