North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Community school · Ages 2–11 · Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
North Denes Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk for ages 2–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 10 January 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- North Denes Primary School and Nursery, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4HF
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Norfolk
- Pupils on roll
- 381 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 43.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 10 January 2023
Strengths
- “North Denes Primary is a warm and welcoming place.”
- “They have positive relationships with staff.”
- “Pupils trust staff to notice if they are upset or worried.”
To improve
- “However, leaders know there is more work to do to ensure that curriculum planning in all subjects begins in the Nursery to ensure children are developing the secure foundations that they need for future learning.”
- “However, some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should.”
- “Not all pupils have developed positive habits for attendance.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 48% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 26 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Norfolk.
- Northgate Primary School 0.8 mi Not judged
- St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery 1.3 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Caister Infant With Nursery School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Caister Junior School 1.5 mi School remains Good
- Cobholm Primary Academy 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth 1.8 mi School remains Good
- Southtown Primary School 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy 2.2 mi Good