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Schools in NR7

A postcode district in Norfolk

  • Postcode district
  • 23 schools and nurseries

In short: NR7 is a postcode district in Norfolk with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2310 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in NR7

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 NR7 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in NR7

10 in NR7, best first

Dussindale Primary School

Norwich, NR7 0US · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

51 first choices, 46 offers made

Met the standard at 1146%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
362
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school Dussindale Primary School

St William's Primary School

Norwich, NR7 0AJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

70 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1150%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
407
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school St William's Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in NR7

3 in NR7, best first

Sprowston Community Academy

Norwich, NR7 8NE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

261 first choices, 277 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.8

England 46.2

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
1,702
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school Sprowston Community Academy

The Open Academy

Norwich, NR7 9DL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

91 first choices, 96 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1633.1

England 46.2

Days missed
12.4%
Pupils
529
Pupils per teacher
14.8
View school The Open Academy

Nurseries in NR7

10 in NR7, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in NR7

2 in NR7, by the school's Eduscope score

Sprowston Community Academy

Norwich, NR7 8NE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

261 first choices, 277 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.8

England 46.2

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
1,702
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school Sprowston Community Academy
The map

Every school in NR7, 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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Sprowston Junior School, GoodSprowston Infant School, GoodSt William's Primary School, GoodCecil Gowing Infant School, GoodFalcon Junior School, GoodSparhawk Infant School & Nursery, OutstandingThe Open Academy, GoodHeartsease Primary Academy, GoodThorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Good in every areaDussindale Primary School, GoodHillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe, GoodSprowston Community Academy, Expected standard in every areaWhite House Farm, GoodOnce upon a time Nursery School, Strong standard in every areaSprowston Nursery Playgroup, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe, OutstandingSoul Nursery, GoodAcorn Preschool, GoodChestnut Nursery Schools @the Diamond Centre, GoodLime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park, GoodGrowild Kindergarten, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • 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 NR7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

NR7 has 23 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 NR7

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 NR7

How many schools are in NR7?

NR7 has 23 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in NR7?

The highest-ranked schools in NR7 on Eduscope are Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe, Dussindale 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 NR7?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in NR7 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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