Earlham Nursery School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Earlham Nursery School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where children from disadvantaged backgrounds feel safe and valued. The outdoor area is beautifully designed to support exploration and learning, and staff build strong relationships with families to help children settle and progress well. The school's partnerships with local organisations provide enriching experiences that many families would not otherwise access.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with positive relationships helping children manage emotions and play harmoniously together
- Well-organised outdoor area with natural elements that encourages daily exploration and learning
- Effective partnerships with local organisations providing enrichment activities like science days and museum projects
- Inclusive approach with tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities
- Clear behaviour expectations and positive staff guidance helping children understand routines
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics curriculum is not as secure and still in early stages of being embedded
- Some children miss learning due to low attendance despite close monitoring and family support
- During less structured sessions, some children do not receive enough interactions to extend their vocabulary and learning
- Impact of additional funding is not effectively monitored to identify what works well
- Time for staff to contribute to the strategic direction of the school has been limited
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Science day, castle museum project, yoga, music, small-group emotional support sessions
Earlham Nursery School is an inclusive, welcoming place serving a community with high levels of social and economic need. Children feel safe, settle well, and make good progress from their individual starting points.
At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
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Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,550
Applications
8,636
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
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