Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
72%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 231 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ian Tolson, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 57 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (36 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mousehold Infant & Nursery School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Mousehold Infant & 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 | Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 4RS |
| Headteacher | Ian Tolson |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 322 (72% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
36 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich
Norwich, NR3 4RS
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