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Colman Infant School

Norwich, NR4 7AWPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Colman Infant School

Colman Infant School is a state primary in Norwich that serves children from ages five to seven, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good overall. However, the school’s headline metrics tell a more nuanced story when compared against the Norfolk local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, which sits at 52. Because Colman Infant School only covers Years 1 and 2, it does not produce KS2 SATs results, so a direct academic comparison with the LA average isn’t possible. What stands out instead is the school’s previous inspection history: it was rated Outstanding in 2014, but its 2025 graded inspection saw it drop to Good across most categories, with the exception of early years provision, which remains Outstanding. This shift suggests a change in overall performance, though the school has not been judged on overall effectiveness in its most recent inspection. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 109 applications for 24 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 23 of those offers went to first-preference families, indicating strong local demand despite the rating change.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColman Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR4 7AW
HeadteacherGeorgia Guy
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils128
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity128 / 180 (71% full)

The full report on this school

What 32 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceRoundersTennisCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubFilm ClubChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colman Infant School

Colman 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.