Gresham Village School and Nursery
85%
Capacity
164
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Gresham Village School and Nursery
Gresham Village School and Nursery is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 164 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 192 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gresham Village School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Faye Herron, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10376th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 30 in North Norfolk.
Gresham Village School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 21 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gresham Village School and Nursery include Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Gresham Village School and Nursery 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Cromer Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR11 8RF |
| Headteacher | Faye Herron |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 164 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 164 / 192 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10376th of 13,686
Nationally
1141st of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 30
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cromer Road, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR11 8RF
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