Colman Junior 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
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Colman Junior School excels at creating a friendly, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has recently raised expectations through an ambitious new curriculum and teachers are developing their skills to teach it well. Pupils benefit from regular enrichment activities in sports, music, languages and science, which help build their confidence and self-esteem alongside strong academic learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a wide range of carefully chosen texts that develop pupils' fluency and comprehension skills -
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time, with teachers receiving effective training -
- Positive behaviour and conduct consistently promoted through clear school values (ready, respectful and safe) -
- Good support for pupils with SEND who fully access the same curriculum as their peers -
- Regular enrichment activities in sport, music, languages and science that develop pupils' talents and self-esteem
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in foundational spelling and handwriting knowledge, which limits their ability to write with accuracy and clarity -
- While 2024 outcomes were lower than expected, the school is working to raise achievement across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and valued, knowing they can rely on trusted adults to listen and resolve concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, languages, science enrichment activities
Colman Junior School is a friendly and supportive junior school that has recently joined the Unity Schools Partnership Trust. Since joining the trust in April 2024, the school has implemented an ambitious curriculum and raised staff expectations, with pupils now successfully learning the knowledge set out in well-planned lessons.
At a Glance
34.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.4
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
209 pupils
240 capacity
31 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
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.46639%
Overall absence
17.42739%
Persistent absence
241
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 Junior School
The Clare School
Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
The Parkside School, Norwich
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
City Academy Norwich
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
Harford Manor School, Norwich
Hewett Academy
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