The hardest primary schools to get into in Norfolk

The hardest primary schools to get into in Norfolk have been revealed <i>(Image: Nick Butcher)</i>
The hardest primary schools to get into in Norfolk have been revealed (Image: Nick Butcher)
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The hardest primary school to get into in Norfolk has been revealed by new figures as parents apply for their top choices.

The deadline for the 2027 reception intake is January 15, 2027, leaving parents little time to view their school options.

New government data has highlighted the primary schools in Norfolk that attracted the highest number of first preference applications compared to places available.

Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham has also made the list (Image: Google Maps)

Of the 379 primary schools in Norfolk, Rollesby Primary School, is the most oversubscribed with 16 applications for just 10 places meaning 1.6 applications were made per place.

In second is Rackheath Primary School near Norwich where 46 first preferences were received for 29 available places.

The third most oversubscribed school was Ingoldisthorpe CE VA Primary School, with 21 preferences submitted for 14 places, closely followed by Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham, which received 82 preferences for 56 places.

Rounding out the top five is Wymondham College Prep School which had 85 preferences compared to 59 places.

Parents are encouraged to apply via www.norfolk.gov.uk/admissions and before the deadline otherwise they will not receive equal consideration.

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