Ormesby Village Infant School, Great Yarmouth

In its own words: "Ormesby Village Infant School offers all pupils the opportunity to excel in their learning and personal development in the security of a stimulating, caring and challenging community. For the school to realise its aims fully, we recognise the role that the family, the immediate community, other schools and services have to play in the development of children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to welcome you to our delightful school, which forms part of Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation. The staff and governors are proud to have an Infant school that works tirelessly to provide the best educational experiences for every child."

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Ormesby Village Infant School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ormesby Village Infant School are Ormesby Village Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 91% reading, 82% maths); Hemsby Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 55% maths); Filby Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); and Rollesby Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths).

9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 5 (6.1%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ormesby Village Infant School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle School (adjacent), 350 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and robbery. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Ormesby Village Infant School issued 7 suspensions, 7.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.