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Chapel Break Infant School

Norwich, NR5 9LUPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Chapel Break Infant School

Chapel Break Infant School is a state primary in Norwich that serves children aged 4 to 7, and its intake figures tell a story of strong local demand. The school has capacity for 180 pupils but currently houses 157, leaving some room to grow. However, the most recent admissions round for the 2025/26 academic year tells a different story: the school received 109 applications for just 58 places, making it officially oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those applicants, 58 put Chapel Break as their first preference, and 57 received a first-preference offer — meaning almost every family who wanted a place here got one, but many others who listed it lower on their form did not. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 18.5%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but worth noting in the context of Norfolk’s broader demographics. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a headteacher, Amanda Turner, leading a relatively small infant-only setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThurlby Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norwich, NR5 9LU
HeadteacherAmanda Turner
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils157
Free School Meals (FSM)18.5%
School Capacity157 / 180 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsTennisCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: chapelbreakinfantschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Chapel Break Infant School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.