- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
Schools in NR21
A postcode district in Norfolk
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: NR21 is a postcode district in Norfolk with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1610 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All NR21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NR21
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.
Top Primary Schools in NR21
10 in NR21, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1146%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1135%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 257
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in NR21
3 in NR21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
134 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 723
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Nurseries in NR21
5 in NR21, highest Ofsted grade first
Blossoms Childcare West Raynham
West Raynham, NR21 7PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Fakenham Children's Day Care
Fakenham, NR21 9QP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Snoring Pre-school
Fakenham, NR21 0GZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NR21
1 in NR21, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
134 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 723
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Special Schools in NR21
2 in NR21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
Fakenham, NR21 7HH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Duke of Lancaster School
Fakenham, NR21 9DQ · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 20.8%
- Pupils
- 107
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Private Schools in NR21
1 in NR21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ortus Education Ltd - West Raynham School
Fakenham, NR21 7HH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NR21, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
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 NR21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NR21 has 16 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 NR21
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 NR21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NR21?
NR21 has 16 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NR21?
The highest-ranked schools in NR21 on Eduscope are Blenheim Park Academy, Little Snoring Community Primary Academy, Fakenham Academy. 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 many private schools are in NR21?
There is 1 independent school in NR21, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in NR21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in NR21 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.