Chapel Break Infant School
87%
Capacity
157
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Chapel Break Infant School
Chapel Break Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 157 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 180 places).
the school is led by headteacher Amanda Turner, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Chapel Break Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 58 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chapel Break Infant School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Cricket, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Chapel Break Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Thurlby Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norwich, NR5 9LU |
| Headteacher | Amanda Turner |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 157 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.5% |
| School Capacity | 157 / 180 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thurlby Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich
Norwich, NR5 9LU
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