Lionwood Infant and Nursery 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
Lionwood provides a nurturing environment where children thrive and develop a genuine love of learning. The school excels in early years education with expert staff who adapt teaching to each child's needs. Outstanding behaviour and pastoral support mean pupils are happy, well-prepared and ready to learn, with excellent trips and enrichment activities that broaden their experiences.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years curriculum with staff who expertly adapt activities to meet children's diverse needs - Outstanding rated
- Consistent, effective phonics teaching across the school with strong support for pupils who fall behind
- Specialist SEN unit (SHIP) providing personalised support for pupils with complex needs and strengthening staff expertise across the school
- Outstanding behaviour and personal development, creating a calm and respectful learning environment
- Well-planned trips and enrichment activities that build pupils' confidence, curiosity and love of learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, staff do not consistently check that pupils have secure understanding of important knowledge before moving to new learning, creating gaps that slow progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, trips, outdoor learning experiences including paddling in rivers and beach visits, daily story times, 'Lionwood passport' activities
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School is a thriving school where pupils are valued and supported to be successful and happy. The school has an ambitious curriculum designed around pupils' needs and interests, with particularly outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
56 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
212 pupils
262 capacity
50 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
5.41163%
Overall absence
12.69841%
Persistent absence
126
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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