Angel Road Infant School, Norwich

Requires Improvement
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 27

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~358m)Possible (~511m)Unlikely (~664m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Edward Savage
Pupils:155 / 270 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01603427113
Address:Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR
Trust:EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 20 May 2025View full report
URN:145628
UKPRN:10067240
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Norwich North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Your child will be warmly welcomed into a caring school where they feel safe and included. Staff know children as individuals and make lessons interesting and engaging. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and ensures pupils who need extra help receive targeted support from well-trained staff.

Key Strengths

  • Consistent and effective teaching of phonics with expert staff who closely monitor progress and provide targeted support for pupils who fall behind -
  • Prompt identification of pupils with SEND and well-adapted activities ensuring all pupils access the same curriculum -
  • Calm, well-organised early years environment where children develop confidence and language skills through effective staff interactions -
  • Strong focus on attendance with improved rates through partnership working with parents -
  • Wide range of enrichment clubs and trips that build confidence and develop leadership skills

Areas for Improvement

  • Work given to pupils is not adapted with enough precision to match their learning needs -
  • Pupils have gaps in knowledge and cannot always reflect on previous learning with sufficient depth

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

Athletics, dodgeball, Portuguese club, various clubs and trips, leadership roles

Angel Road Infant School is part of the Evolution Academy Trust and provides education for children aged 3 to 7. The school has improved from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating and now offers a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning.

At a Glance

27.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

14 responses
Would recommend79%
Child is happy100%
Well taught100%
Good progress79%
Feels safe93%
Well behaved79%
Bullying dealt with21%
Kept informed79%
Handles concerns71%
Wider development64%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Class Sizes

17.1

Avg class size

22.0

Infant (KS1)

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

57%

Available places

155 pupils

270 capacity

115 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Norwich

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,028
Projected new pupils:2,007

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

9,822

Applications

7,691

Got 1st preference

95.8%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

20 May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
21 September 2022
Requires ImprovementReport
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsRequires Improvement
21 November 2013
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.13889%

Overall absence

16.66667%

Persistent absence

96

Enrolments

Authorised4.73094%
Unauthorised1.40795%
Persistent (10%+)16.66667%
Severe (50%+)1.04167%

Absence trend

4.75784%
18/19
5.42672%
20/21
8.49553%
21/22
8.90632%
22/23
7.20897%
23/24
6.13889%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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