Manor Field Infant and Nursery School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Manor Field is a caring school where pupils genuinely enjoy learning and feel supported by staff who want them to succeed. The school has updated its curriculum since the pandemic to ensure pupils develop strong knowledge and skills in reading, writing and maths, with targeted help for those who need it. The school also excels at supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and looks after those with additional needs through carefully tailored support.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and maths from their starting points, with staff providing targeted support to help those who fall behind catch up
- Children in Nursery and Reception enjoy learning through stories and topics that interest them, building new vocabulary effectively
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and emotional needs, with carefully tailored provision helping most pupils meet their support targets
- Strong personal development programme with emphasis on mental wellbeing and calming strategies that pupils use independently
- Trips to places like museums, farms and zoos help broaden pupils' horizons and experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Adults in early years do not always extend children's learning far enough during play to help them achieve their full potential
- Work set for some pupils does not build on or deepen their learning sufficiently, and expectations for achievement are not consistently high enough
- School rules are known but not followed consistently by all pupils, leading to unsettled routines during transitions and social times
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school taking appropriate action to keep pupils safe and provide support for those with emotional needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to museums, farms, zoos; school council; rewards badges for resilience and consideration
Manor Field Infant and Nursery School has maintained good standards following its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy coming to school and benefit from caring staff who support them to make progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
31.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
111 pupils
180 capacity
69 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Norwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.78765%
Overall absence
12.12121%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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