Northrepps Primary School, Cromer
Northrepps Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Cromer. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. It was 53% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Norfolk (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Northrepps Primary School in detail
Northrepps Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Inspired by Christian values, we nurture children to reach their boundless potential, empowering them to become loving, confident and curious learners, so that they can create their own pathway towards flourishing as responsible citizens, and create a brighter future for all."
From the headteacher's welcome: "The school serves children aged 3 to 11, offering both nursery and primary education. With a commitment to fostering each child’s potential, the school’s ethos encourages students to flourish as confident citizens. The recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated the school as ‘Good’ across all categories, reflecting its dedication to providing high-quality education."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Northrepps Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Northrepps Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Northrepps Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Northrepps Primary School are Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 75% maths); Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer (1.7 miles, Good); Cromer Junior School (1.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (2.1 miles, 75% reading, 67% maths).
Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSuffield Park Infant and Nursery School, CromerCromer Junior SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Who goes there
8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 4 (11.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Roughton Road Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Northrepps Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Northrepps Primary School creates a caring, respectful environment where children enjoy learning and feel valued. The school excels at teaching reading through systematic phonics and provides enriching experiences like educational visits to develop real-world skills. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and families, supporting them well through responsive pastoral care.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with a systematic, carefully sequenced programme that helps pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils are kind, respectful, and feel valued as individuals
- Effective early years provision with strong focus on communication, language development, and purposeful learning activities
- New leadership team has established clear strategy for rapid school improvement
- Broad and balanced curriculum with secure staff subject knowledge in core subjects like reading, writing and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not implemented consistently - pupils don't get enough opportunities to practise or recall prior learning, causing gaps in knowledge
- Support for pupils with SEND needs to be more precise and better adapted in classroom lessons
- Assessment approaches in foundation subjects are weak, meaning gaps in knowledge are not identified quickly enough
- Some lessons not adapted to suit the needs of all pupils, particularly those with SEND
- Key curriculum aims such as vocabulary development are not consistently met
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Blickling Hall visits, playground play leaders, library use
Northrepps Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school where pupils feel valued and behave well. However, evidence suggests that aspects of the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, with the next inspection being a graded inspection.
At a Glance
8.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
22.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Northrepps Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Northrepps Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Northrepps Primary School is in Norfolk; for families living there:
Apply to Norfolk for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Northrepps Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
36 pupils
68 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cromer
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cromer
Across Norfolk council
Places available
9,547
Applications
7,482
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Norfolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
40.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
18
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£9,519
Per pupil
£361k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.7%
Overall absence
22.2%
Persistent absence
36
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Northrepps Primary School
What is Northrepps Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northrepps Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Northrepps Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Northrepps Primary School is oversubscribed, Norfolk allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Northrepps Primary School?
Northrepps Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 53% of its 68 places.
How big are the classes at Northrepps Primary School?
Classes at Northrepps Primary School average 17.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Northrepps Primary School?
Northrepps Primary School has around 35 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Northrepps Primary School?
9.7% of sessions were missed at Northrepps Primary School in 2024/25. 22.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Northrepps Primary School?
Apply through Norfolk's coordinated admissions process, naming Northrepps Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Northrepps Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Norfolk is 4 (the median across 462 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Northrepps Primary School?
Northrepps Primary School is at Church Street, Northrepps, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)