Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
93%
Capacity
168
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Nightingale Infant & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hutt, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 39 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Nightingale Infant & Nursery School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Nightingale 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Nightingale Drive, Norwich, Broadland, NR8 6LA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hutt |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 180 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Nightingale Drive, Norwich
Broadland, NR8 6LA
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