John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, Norwich

In its own words: "The Aylsham Learning Federation (ALF) was initially formed in July 2016 between Bure Valley School and Aylsham High School to support the development of education in Aylsham. In March 2018. The Governing Board of John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School voted to join ALF and so now this is a federation of the three schools."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At John Bear’s Nursery, everything we do is for the benefit of the children to ensure they receive the best possible start to their education within the Aylsham Learning Federation of schools. Our dynamic and adaptable nursery is purpose built with a fantastic outdoor space and is part of John of Gaunt Infant & Nursery School."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey and basketball.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School are Bure Valley School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); Colby Primary School (3 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); and Hevingham Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).

John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School is one of 4 schools run by The Aylsham Cluster Trust, an academy trust.

9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (20.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Aylsham (Bure Valley Railway), about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tesco (adjacent), 330 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 43 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.