Angel Road Infant School, Norwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
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 responsesSource: 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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Norwich
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.13889%
Overall absence
16.66667%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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