Little Melton Primary School, Norwich

In its own words: "Little Melton Primary School aims to provide all children with an education which will develop their full potential, so that each may ultimately lead a rich and satisfying life and contribute warmly to society. Crucially, children will develop to become independent and resilient learners, recognising and overcoming barriers to achieve."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Little Melton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Little Melton Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Melton Primary School are Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 77% maths); The Bawburgh School (1.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 86% maths); Hethersett VC Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 87% maths); and Cringleford Prep (1.5 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Little Melton Primary School.

12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (8.4%) received SEN support and 8 (6.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

Little Melton Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Little Melton Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Braymeadow Lane (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Little Melton Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 6.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.