Ofsted school ratings in Norfolk
In Norfolk (East of England), 142 of 176 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.7%. That is 6.5 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 9
- Good
- 133
- Requires improvement
- 30
- Inadequate
- 4
- Graded schools
- 176
- rank 121/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Norfolk (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Norfolk | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 9 | 5.1% |
| Good | 133 | 75.6% |
| Requires improvement | 30 | 17.0% |
| Inadequate | 4 | 2.3% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Norfolk
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 105 | 25 | 4 | 79.4% |
| Secondary | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 92.3% |
| Special | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Norfolk are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 142 of 176 graded state-funded schools in Norfolk hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Norfolk have?
- Norfolk has 9 schools rated Outstanding and 133 rated Good, out of 176 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Norfolk?
- 4 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Norfolk, and 30 rated Requires improvement, out of 176 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Norfolk?
- By phase in Norfolk: 79.4% of 141 primary schools; 92.3% of 26 secondary schools; 66.7% of 6 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Norfolk compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Norfolk ranks 121 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.