Colman 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
Colman Infant School creates a happy, supportive environment where children love learning and coming to school. Teachers have high academic expectations and provide tailored support to help all pupils succeed, whether in early years or Key Stage 1. The school offers a wide range of enrichment activities and ensures pupils develop not just academically, but also as confident, resilient learners who understand the importance of health and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with children developing confidence, resilience and strong learning habits
- Effective new phonics programme with all staff trained, helping pupils close gaps in reading and writing
- Well-ordered, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge over time with focus on vocabulary development
- Positive behaviour and attitudes, with calm classrooms where pupils follow clear routines and have strong sense of belonging
- Good support for pupils with SEND, with leaders reviewing and improving provision
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, teachers are not using checks on pupils' knowledge effectively to plan next steps in teaching
- Some foundation subjects lack consistent high expectations and shared understanding of what high-quality work looks like
- Staff in some subjects are less familiar with how to adapt their teaching to help all pupils achieve their best
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Beach trips, sports events, creative clubs, sports clubs, playground buddy scheme
Colman Infant School is a Good school that has successfully navigated a period of instability and implemented an ambitious curriculum. The early years provision is Outstanding, with children thriving through learning activities tailored to their specific needs.
At a Glance
31.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
100 pupils
180 capacity
80 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)
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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
6.08899%
Overall absence
15.53398%
Persistent absence
103
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Colman Infant School
The Clare School
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
The Parkside School, Norwich
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
Harford Manor School, Norwich
City Academy Norwich
Hewett Academy
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