Most oversubscribed primary schools revealed as applications deadline nears

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:50 · Archive

Norfolk primary schools have received record numbers of applications ahead of the 15 January deadline for the 2027 reception intake.

New government data has revealed the most oversubscribed primary schools in Norfolk as parents apply for places in the 2027 reception intake. The application deadline is 15 January. Rollesby Primary School is the most oversubscribed in Norfolk, attracting 16 first preference applications for just 10 places, meaning 1.6 applications were made per place available.

In the Norwich area, Rackheath Primary School topped the list with 46 preferences for only 29 places. Other oversubscribed Norwich schools included St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School with 76 first preferences for 59 places, Cringleford CE VA Primary School with 69 preferences for 55 places, and Mile Cross Primary School with 74 preferences for 60 places. Across Norfolk more broadly, other highly competitive schools included Ingoldisthorpe CE VA Primary School with 21 preferences for 14 places and Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham with 82 preferences for 56 places.

Parents are encouraged to apply via www.norfolk.gov.uk/admissions before the deadline. Those who fail to submit applications by 15 January will not receive equal consideration for places.

How it is being reported

• Revealed - The hardest primary schools to get into in Norwich as deadline approachesWith the deadline for primary school applications approaching, new figures have revealed which Norwich schools are expected to be the most competitive for places this year.Norwich Evening News · 31 Oct, 09:00
• Revealed - The hardest primary schools to get into in Norfolk as deadline approachesThe hardest primary school to get into in Norfolk has been revealed by new figures as parents apply for their top choices.Eastern Daily Press · 31 Oct, 09:00

In this story: Norfolk · Norwich · Rackheath Primary School · Rollesby Primary School · St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School · Wymondham

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