North Walsham Infant School
57%
Capacity
155
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About North Walsham Infant School
North Walsham Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 155 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity.
Ofsted has rated North Walsham Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Read, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
North Walsham Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 53 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Walsham Infant School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, North Walsham Infant 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Road, North Walsham, North Norfolk, NR28 9HG |
| Headteacher | Joanna Read |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 155 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.5% |
| School Capacity | 155 / 270 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
76
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manor Road, North Walsham
North Norfolk, NR28 9HG
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