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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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