Local area: Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate
Local authority: Norfolk
Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate in Norfolk Early years summary
Summary
Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate (E02005605) is part of Norfolk local authority (view on map). Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate has an approximate population of 11,000 people, of which 5.4% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "smaller rural: nearer to a major town or city".
Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate neighbours Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton, Hethersett, Trowse, Poringland & Stoke Holy Cross, Wymondham East & Spooner Row, Long Stratton, Carlton Rode & Tibenham, and Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.
Headlines for early years in Norfolk
The data below is only available at local authority level
- 2.3% of pupils in Norfolk have been issued an EHC plan from their local authority compared to 1.6% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate is the 6th least deprived area in Norfolk (out of 113) with 16% of children living in low-income families, compared to 34% across Norfolk and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate has 14 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 14 |
| Childminders | 7 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 7 |
In Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Norfolk’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Short Inspection | 23 February 2026 | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 7 November 2022 | Good | Good | Good | Good | No outcome |
Area SEND inspection of Norfolk Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Norfolk local area partnership has not yet been inspected under the current area SEND framework. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Norfolk local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic abuse | 9 December 2024 | Link |
Early years population
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Percentage of Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate population by age group
Table showing percentage of Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate population by age group
| % in Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Norfolk, 4.2% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Norfolk is 0.7% for under 1 year olds and 0.3% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Norfolk
| Number in Norfolk | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 54 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 116 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Norfolk
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Norfolk, 4.4% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.7% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Norfolk | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 2,217 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 45 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 189 | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 861 | 10% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 1,122 | 12% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 855 | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 21 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 311 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 523 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Norfolk.
In Norfolk, 2.3% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
2.3% of pupils in Norfolk have been issued an EHC plan from their local authority compared to 1.6% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Norfolk by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Norfolk by age group
| Number in Norfolk | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 1,151 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 16 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 174 | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 379 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 582 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Norfolk, take-up of funded early years places is 68% for 2-year-olds, 88% for 3-year-olds, and 92% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1,567 | 19% | 68% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | All 3-year olds are eligible | 88% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | All 4-year olds are eligible | 92% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Norfolk, 24% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Norfolk | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 1,775 | 24% | 24% |
Oral health
In Norfolk, 21% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Norfolk | % examined in Norfolk | % in Norfolk | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 2,079 | 22% | 21% | 22% |