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Cecil Gowing Infant School

Broadland, NR7 8NZPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
64 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cecil Gowing Infant School

Cecil Gowing Infant School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a clear story. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 132 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 64 families put it as their first preference, and 58 of them were offered a place — meaning nearly all first-preference applicants were successful, but competition remains strong. The school’s parentView data isn’t available in the current figures, but the sheer demand suggests a solid reputation among parents in the Broadland area. With a capacity of 180 and currently 162 pupils on roll, there is a little breathing room, but not much. The school also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for a single setting from age two through to seven, when children typically move on to junior school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFalcon Road West, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 8NZ
HeadteacherAimee Bulman
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils162
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity162 / 180 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisGymnasticsDanceAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cecil Gowing Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.