John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
About John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Broadland, Norfolk, catering for children aged 2 to 7. With 202 pupils on roll against a capacity of 232, the school is not yet full, but demand is clearly strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 57 total applications for 37 places, with all 37 first-preference applicants offered a spot — an oversubscription ratio of 1.54. This suggests a solid local reputation, though not the most competitive in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.7%, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are based purely on catchment and council criteria. Its nursery provision means children can join from age two, giving families a smooth transition into the infant phase.
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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
13 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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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