Best 3 Nursery schools in Norfolk – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Emneth Nursery School (Nursery) in Wisbech; Earlham Nursery School (Nursery) in Norwich; King's Lynn Nursery School (Nursery) in King's Lynn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Emneth Nursery School, Earlham Nursery School and King's Lynn Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Norwich, Norfolk and King's Lynn, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Emneth Nursery School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Earlham Nursery School), published Sep 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Earlham Nursery School (Sep 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Norfolk local authority.

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Attribute	Emneth Nursery School PE14 8AY	Earlham Nursery School NR5 8DB	King's Lynn Nursery School PE30 5PT
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 8AY	Norwich Norfolk NR5 8DB	King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5PT
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2019	2 21 Sep 2022	2 12 Sep 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Norfolk (926)	Norfolk (926)	Norfolk (926)
Website	www.emneth-nur.norfolk.sch.uk	www.earlhamnurseryschool.co.uk	kingslynn-nur.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01945582401	01603454271	01553760221
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Emneth Nursery School

PE14 8AY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE14 8AY
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.emneth-nur.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01945582401

Earlham Nursery School

NR5 8DB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 8DB
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.earlhamnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01603454271

King's Lynn Nursery School

PE30 5PT

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5PT
Ofsted: 2 12 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: kingslynn-nur.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01553760221

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.