Question 1

Is West Earlham Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school is listed as Outstanding on the Ofsted record (based on the October 2017 full inspection). An ungraded inspection on 8 and 9 October 2024 reported the school has taken effective action to maintain standards and that safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at West Earlham Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school, so there are no tuition fees. Nursery places may use government-funded entitlements (15 hours, or 30 hours for eligible working families).

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry?

Accepted Answer

Applications are coordinated by Norfolk County Council. Families should check Norfolk’s current Reception admissions timetable for the application window, on-time deadline and offer day for their child’s entry year.

Question 4

How oversubscribed is the school?

Accepted Answer

In the latest admissions snapshot provided for this review, there were 83 applications for 50 offers for the Reception entry route, and the school is marked oversubscribed. This equates to roughly 1.66 applications per offered place.

Question 5

What is the school day timing?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes registration at 8.45am and references the end of the day as 3.15pm. Breakfast is served before registration.

Question 6

Which junior school do pupils transfer to after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

Many families transfer to West Earlham Junior School at Year 3, but this is a new application step. Families should check Norfolk’s current junior transfer timetable for the application window, deadline and offer day.

Question 7

How does the school support SEND?

Accepted Answer

Inspection evidence describes a highly inclusive ethos, precise identification of needs with agencies, and two enhanced SEND bases that help pupils with complex needs access the curriculum.

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