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Schools in NR17

A postcode district in Norfolk

  • Postcode district
  • 15 schools and nurseries

In short: NR17 is a postcode district in Norfolk with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries157 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in NR17

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All NR17 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in NR17

7 in NR17, best first

Great Ellingham Primary School

Attleborough, NR17 1HX · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

32 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
178
Pupils per teacher
23.5
View school Great Ellingham Primary School

Old Buckenham Primary School

Attleborough, NR17 1RH · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

23 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
184
Pupils per teacher
20.4
View school Old Buckenham Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in NR17

3 in NR17, best first

Attleborough Academy

Attleborough, NR17 2AJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

144 first choices, 148 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.8

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
976
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Attleborough Academy

Old Buckenham High School

Attleborough, NR17 1RL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

85 first choices, 93 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
501
Pupils per teacher
19.1
View school Old Buckenham High School

Nurseries in NR17

6 in NR17, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in NR17

2 in NR17, by the school's Eduscope score

Attleborough Academy

Attleborough, NR17 2AJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

144 first choices, 148 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.8

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
976
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Attleborough Academy

Chapel Green School

Old Buckenham, NR17 1RF · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
6.6
View school Chapel Green School

Special Schools in NR17

1 in NR17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Chapel Green School

Old Buckenham, NR17 1RF · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
199
Pupils per teacher
6.6
View school Chapel Green School
The map

Every school in NR17, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Great Ellingham Primary School, GoodRocklands Community Primary School, GoodChapel Green School, Good or betterAttleborough Academy, Expected standard or betterOld Buckenham Primary School, GoodOld Buckenham High School, GoodCaston Church of England Primary Academy, GoodRosecroft Primary School, Requires improvementAttleborough Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasPavilion Pre-School Nursery @ The Old Auction House, GoodThe Apple Tree Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodPavilion Pre-School Nursery, GoodGreat Ellingham Pre-School, GoodPavilion Creche @ the ACE Centre, GoodTreetops Nursery Attleborough
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every NR17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

NR17 has 15 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in NR17

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about NR17

How many schools are in NR17?

NR17 has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in NR17?

The highest-ranked schools in NR17 on Eduscope are Rocklands Community Primary School, Attleborough Academy, Great Ellingham Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in NR17?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in NR17 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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