- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 108
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in PE38
A postcode district in Norfolk
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: PE38 is a postcode district in Norfolk with 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries125 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All PE38 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PE38
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 PE38
5 in PE38, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
43 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 386
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Top Secondary Schools in PE38
1 in PE38, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
175 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,329
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in PE38
6 in PE38, highest Ofsted grade first
Clackclose Pre-School
Downham Market, PE38 9JE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Puddle Ducks
Downham Market, PE38 9ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Southery Playgroup
Downham Market, PE38 0PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PE38
1 in PE38, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
175 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,329
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PE38, 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.
- Good9
- 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 PE38 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PE38 has 12 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 PE38
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 PE38
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PE38?
PE38 has 12 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PE38?
The highest-ranked schools in PE38 on Eduscope are Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School, Downham Market 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 do I choose the right school in PE38?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in PE38 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.