Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer, Cromer

In its own words: "At Suffield Park we believe that children can become lifelong learners through an all-inclusive curriculumthat is inspiring, collaborative and progressive. We offer a unique educational experience through our passionate teaching, stimulating and creative learning opportunities and an environment that promotes our local seaside town."

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 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 Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer are Cromer Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths); Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 75% maths); Northrepps Primary School (1.7 miles, Good); and St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (2.6 miles, 75% reading, 67% maths).

34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 14 (11.1%) 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.

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Roughton Road Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 55 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer issued 12 suspensions, 9.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.