Primary school in Cringleford, Norfolk
Cringleford Prep
Woolhouse Way, Cringleford, Norfolk, NR4 7FU
Ofsted
Ofsted has not published an inspection outcome for this school.
This is usual for schools that have opened recently, and for most independent schools, which are inspected by ISI or another approved body rather than Ofsted.
Pupils
- Pupils on roll
- 52
- Places
- 420
- How full
- 12% full — 52 of 420 places taken, so places are likely to be available
- Girls / boys
- 24 / 28
- Free school meals, last 6 years
- 13%
- English as an additional language
- 13%
- With an EHC plan
- 4%
- On SEN support
- 4%
England 25.7%
England 18.7%
England 3.5%
England 15%
The neighbourhood around the school
Census 2021 figures for South Norfolk 002C, the statistical neighbourhood the school sits in — roughly 1,500 residents. It describes the area, not the pupils, who may travel in from further away.
- Adults with a degree
- 40%
- Adults with no qualifications
- 14%
- Households owning their home
- 76%
- Households in social housing
- 10%
- Households with no car
- 7%
- Adults economically inactive
- 40%
England 33.8%
England 18.3%
England 62.7%
England 17%
England 21.9%
England 39.9%
School details
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- Ages 4–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- None
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- No
- Boarding
- Day school
- Trust
- INSPIRATION TRUST
- Headteacher
- Headteacher: Carmel Greene
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Ward
- Cringleford
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
- URN
- 150734
The unique reference number used in all official school data.
Nearest primary schools
| School | Ofsted | Expected standard | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford CE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school | Good 2024 | 83% | 0.5 mi |
| Bluebell Primary SchoolAcademy converter | No grade | 56% | 1.2 mi |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school | No grade | — | 1.4 mi |
| West Earlham Junior SchoolCommunity school | No grade | 38% | 1.4 mi |
| Little Melton Primary SchoolCommunity school | Outstanding 2024 | 61% | 1.5 mi |
| Colman Junior SchoolAcademy converter | No grade | 65% | 1.6 mi |
| Eaton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led | Good 2023 | 72% | 1.6 mi |
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school | Requires improvement 2024 | 60% | 1.6 mi |
Where these figures come from
- School details, address and pupil numbers — Get Information About Schools, the DfE register, as at 14 August 2026.
- Exam results — DfE performance tables, 2024/25.
- Free school meals, EAL and SEN — school census, 2024/25.
- Ofsted — Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 30 June 2026.
- Neighbourhood figures — ONS Census 2021, lower layer super output area.
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