Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
URN: 146550 • Norwich NR8 6LA
Overview
- Name
- Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
- URN
- 146550
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hutt (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01603867976
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nightingale Drive, Norwich NR8 6LA
Summary
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School, located in Taverham, Norwich, is an academy sponsor-led institution that serves children from Nursery through to Year 2. With a current enrolment of 168 pupils and a capacity of 180, the school prides itself on being child-centred and inclusive, ensuring that every child feels valued. The school has recently expanded its nursery to welcome children from the age of 2, reflecting its commitment to early childhood education.
The school operates under the Inclusive Schools Trust and has developed a partnership with Drayton Community Infant School, sharing a senior leadership team to enhance educational opportunities for students, parents, and staff. Nightingale aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering resilience, independence, and a passion for learning.
Nightingale is dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they are fully included in school life. The school’s ethos focuses on creating a nurturing environment where every child's unique journey is acknowledged and supported, preparing them for future educational challenges.
The school operates under the Inclusive Schools Trust and has developed a partnership with Drayton Community Infant School, sharing a senior leadership team to enhance educational opportunities for students, parents, and staff. Nightingale aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering resilience, independence, and a passion for learning.
Nightingale is dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they are fully included in school life. The school’s ethos focuses on creating a nurturing environment where every child's unique journey is acknowledged and supported, preparing them for future educational challenges.
Useful links
- SEN (sen)
- SEND Links (sen)
- Trauma Informed Schools (sen)
- SEND, Inclusion & Equalities (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Inclusive Schools Trust (IST) is currently in consultation with Clarion Corvus Trust (CCT) regarding a possible merger. Please click here to read the letter from the Chair of IST and CCT. (download)
- 5 Newsletter 06.10. 2025 (1) (download)
- Inclusive Schools Trust’s policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 168
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 168 | 74 | 94 | 180 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 71 | 71 | 180 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 143 | 80 | 63 | 180 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 143 | 80 | 63 | 180 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 159 | 84 | 75 | 180 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 87 | 94 | 180 | 11.20 |
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