Colby Primary School

About Colby Primary School

Colby Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 146 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 150 places).

Ofsted has rated Colby Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Smith, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 351st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 30 in North Norfolk.

Colby Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 19 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Colby Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Norfolk, Colby Primary 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.

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