Loddon Infant and Nursery School, Norwich

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Loddon Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Loddon Infant and Nursery School are Loddon Junior School (under 0.1 miles); Thurton Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 67% maths); Seething and Mundham Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); and Thurlton Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 50% maths).

Loddon Infant and Nursery School is one of 21 schools run by The Active Learning Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% 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 (8%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 3 (2.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Cantley Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kittens Lane (adjacent), 140 metres away.